Moving Essentials

Your complete checklist for a smooth move.

Before You Move

Notify your current landlord or mortgage servicer of your move date.
Forward your mail through USPS at least two weeks before moving.
Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance providers, and the DMV.
Transfer or cancel local memberships (gym, library, etc.).
Arrange for utilities to be disconnected at your old home and connected at your new one.
Obtain copies of medical, dental, and school records.
Confirm your moving company booking and insurance coverage.

Start packing non-essential items several weeks before your move date.
Label every box with its contents and the room it belongs in.
Use color-coded labels or tape for each room to speed up unloading.
Pack heavy items in small boxes; light items in large boxes.
Keep an "essentials" box with items you'll need the first night (toiletries, chargers, snacks, bedding).
Take photos of electronics setups before disassembling them.
Wrap fragile items in clothing or towels to save on packing materials.

Do a final walkthrough of your old home — check every room, closet, cabinet, and the garage.
Take meter readings for gas, electric, and water at both properties.
Keep important documents (mortgage papers, IDs, insurance) with you — not in the moving truck.
Have cash on hand to tip movers if you are satisfied with their service.
Confirm the delivery window with your moving company the day before.

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