Move-in Checklist
2-3 Weeks before moving
- Confirm your pack dates with the moving company and supply them with destination address and phone numbers.
- Make family travel plans. Have your car prepared for the trip.
- Have rugs and draperies cleaned. Leave wrapped when they are returned.
- Set a date for utilities disconnection.
- Take pets to the veterinarian. Most states require health certificates and rabies inoculations.
- Return library books and anything borrowed from friends and neighbors.
3-4 Days before moving
- Prepare valuables such as money, credit cards, stamp collections, etc. to take with you.
- Pack suitcases. Arrange for a babysitter for moving day if necessary.
- Empty the refrigerator so that it can dry at least 24 hours before the movers arrive.
The day before moving
- Have dishes washed and dried, and unplug TV so it is at room temperature when loaded.
- Check closets, cabinets and storage lockers for articles overlooked.
Moving day!
- Be on hand when movers arrive.
- Carry jewelry and documents yourself. Plan for transporting pets.
- Let someone know your route and schedule and serve as a message center.
- Be on hand to watch unloading process.
- Check on service connections.
- Register to vote, and obtain driver's license and car registration if necessary.
- Register your children in school.
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