Moving Checklist for Buyers

Moving Checklist

1. Select Moving Company

   • Get estimates from moving companies
   • Select mover and confirm date of move

2. Address Change

   • Post Office - give forwarding address
   • Credit Card, Charge Accounts
   • Licenses
   • Friends and Relatives
   • Subscriptions

3. Bank

   • Transfer Funds
   • Arrange accounts in new location
   • Arrange credit references
   • Transfer safe deposit box

4. Insurance

   • Notify companies of change

5. Utility Companies (see our comprehensive list of utilities)

   • Recover any deposits from your current accounts
   • Order service for gas, electricity, water, phone, fuel garbage and sewer, as needed
   • TV, Internet, Cable

6. Delivery Services

   • Laundry, newspaper, etc.

7. Medical, Dental, Prescriptions

   • Obtain complete records from current providers
   • Establish new relationships

8. Schools

   • Transfer records/transcripts
   • Register at new school(s)

9. Pets

   • Obtain current records - vaccinations, rabies, spay/neuter certificates
   • Get new licenses and tags

10. Don't Forget To:

    • Empty freezer, plan use of food
    • Defrost freezer, clean refrigerator
    • Have appliances serviced for moving
    • Clean rugs or clothing before moving
    • Plan for special care for pets, plants
    • Check with moving counselor re: insurance coverage, packing and unpacking services, arrival day, shipping papers, method and time of expected payment

11. And on Moving Day

    • Be sure you have access to funds to pay the movers and cover your other expenses
    • Carry jewelry and critical documents yourself
    • Give a close friend or relative your travel plans and schedule
    • Double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure you don't leave anything behind