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Prepare for the Move

Inventory all possessions and decide what to move, sell, replace or donate to charity
Arrange for short- or long-term storage if you need it
Confirm final travel arrangement for family and pets
Check tires and service car(s)
Gather important papers and valuables for protected shipment to new home or safe deposit box
Transfer records between schools on both ends of the move
Prepare for a garage sale to dispose of unneeded possessions
Call the Chamber of Commerce in your new town for their residential information packet Consult tax advisor to review your potential moving-related tax deductions and liability
Schedule packing and moving dates it using a professional mover
Order boxes and packing materials
Make plans for young children to be cared for on moving day

Change of address

Complete US Postal Change of Address forms,

Mail notifications to:

Notify friends and neighbors of new address (and phone number if possible) Cancel newspaper and other delivery services

Utilities Connections

Connect your utilities and order services for your new home

Moving week

Defrost refrigerator and freezer
Give away or throw out remaining food items
Plan simple meals for moving day (or order take-out)
Pick up cash for your trip and payment (if needed) for mover's invoice
Pack items you need to take with you including valuables financial records and personal papers
Pack signed bill of lading and inventory where they can be easily located at your new home carefully mark "last Packed - First Unpacked'' survival box for easy identification at new home
Give the mover a telephone number and address where you can be reached in your new town

Banking and finance

Medical Needs

Fill any necessary prescriptions needed for the next two weeks
Transfer (or request copies) of all medical, dental, legal, accounting, veterinarian records
Locate new doctors, dentists, veterinarians, hospitals
Locate new pharmacy

Licenses and Registrations

(If you moved out of state)

Misc

Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees.
Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you.
Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment