Moving Day Checklist

  • Cancel Route Services: paper, laundry etc
  • Cancel Utilities: get refunds on deposits
  • Return Library Books
  • Letter of recommendation from employers
  • Have car checked and serviced for travel or get Trucks/Moving Vans/Services coordinated
  • School Records or transcripts: ask for transfer copies of children's records
  • Medical/Dental: obtain prescription histories for eyeglasses, x-rays, medications, etc.
  • Assemble moving kit to take with you, pack in an easy to locate area: hammer, screwdriver, pliers, nails, masking tape, tape measure, flashlight, scissors, cleaning supplies
  • Check insurance for move
  • Bank: transfer funds, accounts, empty deposit boxes, change address on accounts
  • Change Address with Post Office, VA, Charge Accounts, Subscriptions, Insurance, etc
  • Obtain Traveler's Checks
  • Plan for Transportation of Pets
  • Leave Old Keys needed by new tenant/owner etc. Do walk through with land lord if previously renting
  • Pack old phone book
  • Don't pack jewelry or important documents - carry them
  • Double check all closets, drawers, storage areas, shelves etc to make sure you've gotten everything