Getting organized is the name of the game when your moving date
is just weeks away. Take a look at this handy timetable so you
can make sure you do the items necessary to make your moving
process as smooth as possible.
4 Weeks Before:
• Notify the Post office of your new address and send
change-of-address cards to friends, relatives and periodicals.
• Arrange for any repairs or installations in your new home.
• Obtain forms for transferring drivers license(s) and applying
for credit.
• Notify school(s) of children's transfer(s). Check into
pre-registration procedures for the new schools.
3 Weeks Before:
• Send drapes, carpets, furniture for repairs or cleaning.
• Arrange to have utilities, appliances and telephone
disconnected and arrange for utility and telephone hook-up in
your new home.
• Obtain dental and medical records to take with you.
• If you are planning on packing yourself, now is a good time to
start!
• Make any travel arrangements, including interim hotel
reservations and car rental.
• Decide what to move and what to give away. Have a garage sale!
2 Weeks Before:
• Return library books and anything borrowed from friends or
neighbors.
• Relax! Take the family for a farewell drive to some of the
places you've loved. Have a "going away" party for the kids and
their friends.
• Take care of bills, stocks and investments. Take pet(s) to
veterinarian for immunization and preparation for trip.
• Pay and pick up any store layaways or items that are being
cleaned, stored or repaired.
• Arrange for the transfer of any bank or other accounts.
• Drain oil and gasoline from power equipment.
• Have car prepared for the trip. Check tires, brakes,
windshield wipers, etc.
1 Week Before:
• Transfer prescriptions.
• Arrange for delivery services to be discontinued - newspapers,
etc.
• Start gathering those items to take with you on your trip.
Days Before:
• Pack luggage.
• Defrost and dry refrigerator and freezer to be moved.
• Obtain cash or travelers checks for trip expenses.
• Pack immediate needs such as coffee pot, a few dishes, pots
and pans, towels, soap and bedding.
• Complete any packing you are doing yourself!
