• Get estimates for movers or rental truck • Schedule movers or rental truck • Determine furniture layout for new home • Make inventory of household items • Arrange for school transfer • Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records • Fill out change-of-address card with post office • Clean out all closets and drawers

• Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers • Use up or dispose of food, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials • Have garage sale/donate unwanted items • Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning • Arrange for house cleaning • Arrange for move of pets • Arrange for move of plants • Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new): • Electricity • Gas • Water / Sewer • Telephone / DSL • Garbage / recycling • Cable / satellite • Arrange for transfer of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance • Begin packing Make travel arrangements Request relocation package from chamber of commerce of new town

• Set aside critical documents and items you will keep with you • Transfer prescriptions • Change address • Family and friends • Newspaper • Magazines • Bank accounts • Health, life, and auto insurance policies • Credit card bills • Employer

• Defrost freezer • Empty ice maker and ice cube trays in case of power shutdown • Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven • Disconnect and drain appliances for move • Drain fuel from power equipment • Close out safe deposit box • Confirm travel arrangements • Confirm arrival time of movers / pick-up time of rental truck • Have payment and snacks ready for movers • Gather and clean outdoor furniture • Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary • Organize keys • Clean house • Finish packing • Prepare food for moving day

• Disassemble beds • Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty • Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved

• Change address • Driver’s license • Auto registration • Voter registration • Re-establish safety deposit box • Enjoy new home!