MOVING GUIDE / CHECKLIST

Name of Person Moving:  _________________________

New Address:

                        ________________________________________

                        ________________________________________

                        ________________________________________

Moving Day:           __________________

Moving Distance:    __________________

Travel Time:                        _________________________

EIGHT WEEKS CHECKLIST

The following should be completed eight weeks prior to moving day:

___   Draw a floor plan of your new home to help you decide what furniture will be moved.

___   Begin using up food in your freezer and flammable household supplies that can't be moved.

___   Contact the chamber of commerce or other public body near your new home to get information about employment opportunities, newspapers, schools, cultural events, and community activities in your new home town.

Address:     __________________________________

Phone number:     __________________________________

___     Decide whether to use a professional mover or move yourself.

___     Use the following guide to determine the size of truck to rent.

                        2 rooms or less - Cargo van

                        2-3 rooms - 15 foot truck

                        3-6 rooms - 18 foot truck

                        7-8 rooms - 22 foot truck

MOVING-RENTAL COMPARISON INFORMATION

NOTE:  Before filling out the Moving-Rental Comparison, it may be helpful to have the Household Inventory Planner filled out first (see Six Weeks Section).  Since many moving companies charge by weight, the Household Inventory Planner would help obtain a more accurate estimate for the movers.

Company Name:  __________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________________

Address:           ___________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________________ 

Company will provide:

                        ___  Pre-planning                         ___  Unpacking

                        ___  Packing                                ___  Disposal of packing containers

                        ___  Packing boxes                       ___  Rent moving truck - self move

                        ___  Packing crates                      ___  Dollies

                        ___  Packing blankets                   ___  Storage

                        ___  Packing labels                      ___  Damage Coverage

Additional information:

______________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________

Charge for Packing:                  $________________

Total Estimated Moving Cost:     $________________

Company Name:              __________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________________

Address:           ___________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________________

Company will provide:

                        ___  Pre-planning                         ___  Unpacking

                        ___  Packing                                ___  Disposal of packing containers

                        ___  Packing boxes                       ___  Rent moving truck - self move

                        ___  Packing crates                       ___  Dollies

                        ___  Packing blankets                     ___  Storage

                        ___  Packing labels                        ___  Damage Coverage
 

Additional information:

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________

Charge for Packing:                        $________________

Total Estimated Moving Cost:          $________________

Company Name:              __________________________________________

Contact Person: ____________________________________________

Address:           ___________________________________________________

Phone Number: __________________________________________

Company will provide:

                        ___  Pre-planning                         ___  Unpacking

                        ___  Packing                                ___  Disposal of packing containers

                        ___  Packing boxes                       ___  Rent moving truck - self move

                        ___  Packing crates                       ___  Dollies

                        ___  Packing blankets                    ___  Storage

                        ___  Packing labels                        ___  Damage Coverage

Additional information:

 ______________________________________________________________

 ______________________________________________________________

 ______________________________________________________________

Charge for Packing:                        $________________

Total Estimated Moving Cost:           $________________

 SIX WEEKS CHECKLIST

The following should be completed six weeks prior to moving day:

___   Gather records from your doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountant (or tax return preparer), etc. and place in a safe, accessible place.  This program offers a "Medical Records Request" document that can be used to obtain medical records.

___   Make arrangements to transfer your children's school records.

___   Sell, transfer, refund, or resign all club or association memberships.

___   Contact your tax return preparer about deductible moving expenses.  Remember to save all moving receipts, as well as a complete record of all related expenses. 

___   Go to the post office and get a change of address kit and begin filling out the cards.  Remember to notify the following people:

                        ___  Relatives                        ___  Friends                        ___  Doctor/Dentist

                        ___  Accountant                     ___  Lawyer                        ___  Tax Preparer

                        ___  IRS                                ___  Broker                        ___  Life Insurance

                        ___  Fire Insurance                 ___  Auto Insurance           ___  Homeowner's Insurance

                        ___  Health Insurance             ___  Creditors                    ___  Credit Card Company

                        ___  Banks                             ___  Magazines                  ___  Newspapers

                        ___  Clubs                              ___  Catalogs

Note:  Check for phone numbers for change of address.  This may save you postage.

 ___  If you are changing employers, be sure to provide your former employer with your change of address so that any tax forms can be sent to your new home.

 FOUR WEEKS CHECKLIST

The following should be completed four weeks prior to moving day:

 ___  Make arrangements to store any items.

 ___  Clean or repair any furniture, carpets, or curtains that need it.

 ___  Hold a garage sale.

 ___  Return and retrieve borrowed items

___   If you are moving yourself find out how many boxes you'll need and where they may be purchased or obtained.

___   Contact the moving company or rental company to confirm previous moving arrangements.

 THREE WEEKS CHECKLIST

__  The following should be completed three weeks prior to moving day:

___   Begin packing items that you won't need.  Remember to use newspapers only for cushioning and outer wrapping only.  The ink can damage fine china.  If you will be using a moving company, check with them prior to packing for any special requirements.

___   Contact a service technician to prepare your appliances (washer, dryer, water bed, etc.) for shipment.

___   Have a going away party.

___   Decide what to do with house plants.  In many instances plants can not be moved interstate.  Check with your moving company about their policy on moving plants.

___   Make travel and hotel reservations if needed.

___   Arrange for pet travel such as purchasing an airline reservation or travel container.  Consult your veterinarian about how to make the move easier.

___   Properly service any automobile, boat, or trailer that will be moved or shipped.

___   Get automobile license, registration, and insurance in order.

___   Write on the packing boxes in what room the items belong.

___   Use a notebook for listing cartons as they are packed.

___   Gather Packing Materials

                   ___ Furniture pads             ___ Dolly

           ___ Packing tape               ___ Gummed tape

           ___ Styrofoam "peanuts"    ___ String and rope

           ___ Bubble wrap                ___ Garbage bags

           ___ White or tissue paper   ___ Crumpled newspaper

           ___ Scissors                      ___ Utility knife

           ___ Labels and stickers       ___ Markers

           ___ Boxes                         ___ Crates
 

CANCEL BASIC SERVICES TO YOUR OLD HOME

Electric:

Company Name:  _________________________________________________

Contact Person:   _________________________________________________

Phone Number:    ______________________________

Date Called:         ______________________________

Date Discontinued:______________________________

Gas/Oil:

Company Name:  _________________________________________________

Contact Person:   _________________________________________________

Phone Number:    ______________________________

Date Called:         ______________________________

Date Discontinued:______________________________

Water/Garbage/Sewage:

Company Name:  _________________________________________________

Contact Person:   _________________________________________________

Phone Number:    ______________________________

Date Called:         ______________________________

Date Discontinued:______________________________

Cable TV:

Company Name:     _________________________________________________

Contact Person:      _________________________________________________

Phone Number:      ______________________________

Date Called:           ______________________________

Date Discontinued:  ______________________________

Telephone:

Company Name:  _________________________________________________

Contact Person:   _________________________________________________

Phone Number:    ______________________________

Date Called:         ______________________________

Date Discontinued:______________________________

TWO WEEKS CHECKLIST

The following should be completed two weeks prior to moving day:

___   Arrange to transfer all bank accounts and safety deposit box contents to new branch locations.

___   Arrange for traveler’s checks to use for travel and the first few days at your new home.

___   Cancel any direct deposit or automatic payment arrangements with the bank.

___   Begin serious packing of items you will not need over the next two weeks.

___   Send change-of-address cards and contact Post Office with forwarding address.

___   Service your automobile, especially if you are traveling a distance.  Make sure tires and fluid levels are adequate.  Put a road map in your automobile.

___   Cancel delivery services, such as water deliveries or diaper services.

SET UP BASIC SERVICES TO YOUR NEW HOME:

Electric:

Company Name:      _________________________________________________

Contact Person:       _________________________________________________

Phone Number:        ______________________________

Date Called:            ______________________________

Date Service Begins: ______________________________ 

Gas/Oil:

Company Name:        _________________________________________________

Contact Person:         _________________________________________________

Phone Number:        ______________________________

Date Called:             ______________________________

Date Service Begins: ______________________________

Water/Garbage/Sewage:

Company Name:       _________________________________________________

Contact Person:        _________________________________________________

Phone Number:        ______________________________

Date Called:             ______________________________

Date Service Begins: ______________________________

Cable TV:

Company Name:       _________________________________________________

Contact Person:        _________________________________________________

Phone Number:        ______________________________

Date Called:             ______________________________

Date Service Begins: ______________________________

Telephone:

Company Name:  _________________________________________________

Contact Person:   _________________________________________________

Phone Number:    ______________________________

Date Called:         ______________________________

Date Service Begins: ______________________________

ONE-WEEK CHECKLIST

The following should be completed one week prior to moving day:

___   Get measurements of your new home's doors and hallways.  Make note of any flights of stairs and landings.

___   Transfer all medical prescriptions to a pharmacy in your new location.

___   Return library books and videotapes.

___   Pick up any dry cleaning, layaway, or any stored items.

___   Arrange for a baby-sitter on moving day.

 THREE DAYS CHECKLIST

The following should be completed three days prior to moving day:

___   Defrost and clean your refrigerator and freezer.

___   Movers begin packing.

___   Pack suitcases for your trip to your new home.

___   Arrange to have payment ready to pay the driver or Rental Company on delivery day.  Verify form of payment with mover.

___   Remember to pack the attic, closets, cabinets, and other storage areas.

___   Be sure to empty water from your steam iron.

___   Launder all soiled clothing prior to the day the service technician is expected.

___   Take your old phone book with you.

___   Set aside valuables and legal documents that will go with you, not in the moving van.

___   Pack your "Moving Day" handy items box.

 MOVING DAY CHECKLIST

The following should be completed on moving day:

___   Pick up moving truck early if you are moving yourself.

___   List every item and box loaded onto the truck.

___   Tell the mover where you can be reached.  Leave a phone number of an alternative contact person.

 ___  Keep the moving company bill or rental receipt in a safe place until your goods are delivered and charges are paid.

 ___  Remember to check your old home for the following:

                   ___  Turn off water                      ___  Shut off furnace

           ___  Turn off air conditioning         ___  Turn off lights

           ___  Turn off appliances               ___  Lock all windows

           ___  Lock all doors                       ___  Surrender old house keys

           ___  Inspect all rooms                  ___  Inspect garage

           ___  Leave garage door opener