The Complete Moving Checklist

Create a moving folder to keep all moving related documents. i.e. estimate, contract information, inventories, contact phone numbers, etc.

Conduct inventory. Decide what to move & what not to move. Go through house top to bottom & discard items no longer needed, including all flammables such as paints, cleaning fluids, matches, and aerosols. These items are not movable.

If goods are going into storage consider what to send to your temporary residence and what should be stored.

Remove items from crawl spaces, attics & remote spots. Collect items in an easily accessible area. Failure to do so will result in additional charges.

Schedule a moving sale. Donate items to charity.

Arrange for carpet and upholstery cleaning.

Send clothing, draperies, curtains, and rugs out for cleaning and leave in wrapping.

Notify Post Office of forwarding address & complete change of address forms. If new address is unknown, have Post Office hold mail. Mail change of address cards to social security office, insurance company, credit cards, magazines, mail order accounts, friends & relatives.

Transfer insurance on possessions to new location.

Discontinue newspapers and deliveries to your home. Discontinue water softener service, electricity (check for refund), water, gas (check for refund), fuel or oil delivery, garbage, diaper service, lawn/pool service, & other household services. Make arrangements to start these services at new location.

Make travel & hotel reservations; confirm.

Open account(s) with bank at new location.

Transfer children school records & family medical records.

Pick up any dry cleaning, photos, etc.

Close local department store & other local charge accounts.

Arrange with employer to forward tax withholding forms.

Turn off water, electricity & phone after goods are loaded.

Pack a box of basics you need on move-in day (tools, paper products, all-purpose household cleaners, etc.) Be sure to have it loaded last so that it will be first off at new home.

Pack suitcases for trip. Remove all bed linens.

Be available to check items for inventory sheet.

Conduct last minute walk through with your van operator. Make sure closets are empty, lights out, windows & doors are locked.

Make sure your van operator and move coordinator have all your destination & route information & phone numbers.

Check house to ensure no items are left behind.

Lock all windows and doors upon leaving.

Remove all jewelry, personal electronic devices, important documents, and secure them in a locked location only known to you. We don’t want to pack any of these items by mistake.

Turn off water, electricity & phone after goods are loaded.

Pack a box of basics you need on move-in day (tools, paper products, all-purpose household cleaners, etc.) Be sure to have it loaded last so that it will be first off at new home.

Pack suitcases for trip. Remove all bed linens.

Be available to check items for inventory sheet.

Conduct last minute walk through with your van operator. Make sure closets are empty, lights out, windows & doors are locked.

Make sure your van operator and move coordinator have all your destination & route information & phone numbers.

Check house to ensure no items are left behind.

Lock all windows and doors upon leaving.

Remain accessible for your Coordinator.

Be available to check off items on inventory sheets as they are being brought into your home.

After everything is unloaded, the driver will complete a walk through with you to ensure the delivery process met your needs. Use this time to note missing, damaged items or property damage on the inventory.