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• Gather moving supplies, boxes, tape, rope/string.
(Old newspapers are always handy for wrapping
breakable goods before boxing)
• If moving far away, make any necessary
travel arrangements like airline, hotel, and rental
car reservations.
• Select a removal company.
• Finalize real estate and apartment rental
needs.
• Place legal, medical, and insurance records
in a safe and accessible place.
• Give the post office your new mailing
address. You can also ask the post office to forward
your mail to your address.
• Give your mailers your new address.
• Remember to notify all your friends and
family of your new address.
• Banks, insurance companies, and other
financial institutions must also be notified.
• Charge card and credit card companies.
• Doctors, dentists, and other service providers.
• State and Federal Tax authorities and
any other government agencies as needed.
• Save moving receipts (many moving expenses
are tax deductible).
• Make maps of your new neighborhood to
familiarize yourself and your family with your
new area.
• Plan your moving budget.
Two Weeks before Moving:
• Inform gas, electrical, water, cable,
telephone services of your move. Remember to sign
up for services at your new address!
• Recruit moving-day help.
• Confirm travel reservation.
• Arrange to close or transfer your bank
account, if needed.
Request free quotes from several moving companies
and truck or trailer hire
• Pack a bag of personal items you'll
need during the move (change of clothes, toiletries,
medicine, maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in
an easy-to-find place when you pack.
• Keep a medical kit accessible.
• If you have children, pack a bag of
games and activities for the trip
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