Moving Tips

Moving tips and moving tips checklists. Tips for moving with ease.

• Before you move, complete address change forms for post office, IRS, etc.
  
• Close current bank account (s), making sure there are no outstanding items and wire balance to your new bank.
  
• Notify water, electric, newspaper, telephone, and cable companies that you are moving.
  
• Keep important documents with you and make duplicates. If moving out of an apartment, reserve the elevator.
  
• Find doctors, fire and police stations close to your new home. Get all medical records from your doctors and ask for referrals.
  
• Have your driver's license, auto registration, and tags renewed after moving and look for auto insurance policies.
  
• Make sure your belongings are insured and record details such as serial numbers on electronics (or take photos) before packing.
  
• Research laws in your new surroundings regarding business and getting a license.
  
• Keep packing supplies nearby:
  tape measure, tape and scissors, boxes, bubble wrap, newspaper, marking pen.
  
• Revise your will and other legal documents to avoid fees.
  
• If you belong to churches, clubs, or organizations, move your membership to your new city.
  
• Make sure each box you have does not exceed 50 pounds.
  
• Get your pet's health certificate from the vet if it will be going by plane.
  
• Rugs and clothing should be cleaned and wrapped before moving.
  
• Guard valuable items from your safe-deposit box and take traveler's checks with you in case you need funds quickly.
  
• Unpack plants ASAP. Vases and other fragile items can be wrapped in towels or blankets to conserve space.
  
• Write which room each box goes in and whether it's fragile and needs to be unloaded first.
  
• Examine all drawers, cabinets, closets, etc. to make sure they're empty before you leave.