Before the Move:

• Inventory all of the items you want to move.
• Garage Sale: Time to get rid of the stuff you havent used for years.
• Get Moving Companies estimates.
• See if your new employer is covering any moving expenses (if work-related relocation)

Four Weeks:

• Give Notice to current Landlord (for tenants).
• Put valuables in a safe deposit box.
• Get Records of: prescriptions, eyeglasses, x-rays, children's medical & school records, pets medical immunizations (for cross-country move).
• Change of address notice to: post office, friends, family, banks, retirement accounts, magazines, credit cards, insurance companies (auto, health & home).
• Ask current medical professionals for possible referrals.
• Give notice of cancellation to: newspaper & utility companies.
• Drain gas, oil, propane from lawn mover, bar-b-que, etc.

One week before moving:

• Close current bank accounts, locate new bank and order checks (if move is far)
• Empty freezer.
• Separate personal / family items for travel from items for the movers.
• Plan for special needs of pets / children.
• Remove valuables fro safe deposit box.
• Call for utilities to be turned in your name a couple of days prior to your move-in date.

Moving Day:

• Be at the house the entire time the movers are there.
• Double check with moving company on delivery address and date (if cross-country move).
• Carry valuables (jewelry and documents) personally.
• Make a final tour of your residence to make sure nothing is left behind. Open all cabinets and drawers.
• Disconnect all utilities.
• Lock all doors and windows.
• Leave old keys with appropriate person.

When you arrive:

• Check on service of utilities (telephone, gas, electric, water, cable, trash removal).
• Check pilot lights on stove, hot water and furnace.
• Change your drivers license.
• Register your vehicles within 5 days (for out-of-state move).
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for new medical professionals.
• Obtain phone numbers for emergencies.
• Register to vote.