Moving Checklist

8 Weeks Before Your Move

• Start collecting estimates from moving companies - including a free moving quote from U-Pack!
• Budget for moving expenses.
• Create a "move file" to keep track of quotes, receipts and other important information.
• Start researching your new community.

7 Weeks Before Your Move

• Start compiling medical, dental, shot and prescription records.
• Ask doctors for referrals in your new city.
• Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred.
• Gather copies of legal and financial records.
• Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
• Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.

6 Weeks Before Your Move

• Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you).
• Begin purging your home. Separate items into those you will keep, donate or discard.
• Plan a garage sale.
• Start using items that can't be moved such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosols (check out do-not-ship items).
• Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
• Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.

5 Weeks Before Your Move

• Order boxes and moving supplies.
• Begin packing items you don't use often.
• Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it is destined for.
• Pinpoint your move date.
• File a change of address with the Postal Service, or ask them to hold your mail at the post office in your new city.

4 Weeks Before Your Move

• Reserve your move online or by calling 800-355-1696.
• Notify these utility services of your move (both at your old and new locations):
  • Electric
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Telephone
  • Cell phone
  • Cable/Satellite and internet
  • Sewer
  • Trash Collection
• Make travel arrangements for your pets.
• Put copies of pet medical and immunization records in your move file. Host a garage sale.

3 Weeks Before Your Move

• Plan how to transport your plants (they cannot be moved in the trailer or ReloCube).
• Dispose of flammables, corrosives, and poisons. Read the Do Not Ship List for a comprehensive list.
• Have your automobile serviced.

2 Weeks Before Your Move

• Notify these professional services of your move:
  • Accountant
  • Attorney
  • Doctor
  • Dentist
  • Financial Planner
  • Health Insurance Provider
  • Insurance Agent
  • Schools
• Notify these services/accounts of your move:
  • Auto Finance Company
  • Bank/Credit Union/Finance Companies
  • Credit Card Companies
  • Exterminator
  • Health Club
  • Home care service providers (lawn, exterminator, snow removal etc.)
  • Laundry service
  • Magazines
  • Monthly memberships (Nexflix, book of the month, etc.)
  • Newsletters
  • Newspapers
  • Pharmacy
  • Store/Gas Charge Accounts
• Notify these government offices of your move:
  • City/County Tax Assessor
  • State Vehicle Registration
  • Social Security Administration
  • State/Federal Tax Bureau (IRS)
  • Veterans Administration
• Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family.
• Confirm parking for your moving trailer or moving container. Obtain permits if needed.
• Plan meals for the last weeks to use up your food.
• Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner.

1 Weeks Before Your Move

• Review your moving plans with your moving consultant. Email or call with questions.
• Contact your bank or credit card company if you are planning to pay for your move by debit or credit card.
• Print two copies of your bill of lading (BOL) to keep in your move file.
• Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number with a free Moving Notice.
• Pack an essentials box to keep with you during the move.
• Drain gas and oil from lawn equipment, gas grills, heaters, etc.
• Drain water hoses and waterbeds.
• Measure furniture and doorways to determine if larger pieces will fit through the door.
• Empty and defrost refrigerator at least 24 hours before the move.
• Fill any prescriptions you will need during the move.

Moving Day

• Be familiar with our packing and loading tips and personally supervise hired labor.
• Place carpet, floor and door frame protectors throughout your home.
• Load goods in a pre-designated order, saving "last load" items for the rear of your shipment.
• Check every room and closet one last time to make sure nothing is left behind.
• Call the local ABF terminal to have your loaded moving trailer or ReloCube picked up.
• Leave a note with your new address so that future residents can forward stray mail.

Moving In Checklist

• Clean your new home, make sure everything is in working condition and make any repairs before your moving trailer or ReloCube arrive.
• Pick up any mail being held at the local post office
• Unload your items and begin organizing your new home.

After the Move

• Keep all receipts and documents in your move file and store it in an easy-to-remember location.
• Get a new driver's license and automobile tags, register to vote, etc.
• Contact the local paper for a new subscription.
• Enjoy your new home!

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