| To Do |
Target Completion |
Web Site |
| Change your address online. |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
U.S.P.S. change of address form |
| File Change of Address Form 8822 with the IRS |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
IRS Form 8822 |
| Have a garage sale |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
craigslist.org |
| Consider giving away items |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
freecycle.org |
| Order moving boxes and supplies |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
Moving Day Boxes |
| Get started on your inspection list with a handyman |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
Servicemagic.com |
| Compare banks where you plan to move |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Take this opportunity to get multiple money saving quotes on car insurance |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
Car Insurance Quotes |
| Don’t forget renters insurance |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
Renters Insurance Quotes |
| Have pets veterinary records transferred |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Order a phone directory for you new location |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Consider shipping some items ahead using luggagefree.com |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
luggagefree.com |
| Start eating the foods you have at home so you won’t have to pay for the food to be moved |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Get quotes from movers, truck rentals, and storage centers |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Have your magazines forwarded to your new addresss |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Register to vote in your new town |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
Register Here |
| Make arrangements for your pets to be watched the day of your move |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify banks, credit card companies, and brokerage companies of your new address |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify airline, hotel, and frequent traveler clubs of new address |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Reserve your elevator for your move date if you live in a building |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Are you moving to a different state? Find new auto and home insurance. |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
iiaba.net |
| Notify the Social Security Administration of your move |
3 Weeks Prior To move |
ssa.gov |
| Notify dentists, doctors, medical professionals of your new address |
3 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify your attorney and accountant of your new address |
3 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify your insurance company of you new address (Auto, Home, Life, Renters) |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify your cell phone carrier of your new address |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify your school that you will be moving and your new address |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify utilities; water, electric, cable, gas of your move/disconnection date |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Notify new utilities; water, electric, cable, gas of the date you would like service to begin |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Arrange for carpet and window cleaning at your new home |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| Find the DMV in your new town and get a new license if needed |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
shgresources.com |
| If you have Netflix, update your account so your movies won’t go to your old address |
1 Weeks Prior To move |
Netflix |
| Cancel your newspaper |
1 Weeks Prior To move |
|
| If you are moving a refrigerator or freezer start to the empty and defrost process |
2-3 Days Prior To Move |
|
| Have several copies of directions to your new home printed out |
Day Of Move
|
|
| Keep prescription meds and jewelry on your person |
Day Of Move
|
|
| Keep your cell phone charger handy |
Day Of Move
|
|
| Install new batteries in smoke & CO2 detectors in your new home |
Day Of Move
|
|
| Consider having your locks re-keyed at your new home |
Day Of Move
|
|
| Good job, you managed your move well, welcome to your new home! |
|
Click Here to Print |
Cart
