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Pick up a Change–of-Address Kit from the Post Office.
Take a look around the house. Start to think about what you want to take with you.
Prepare a list of what you want to move.
For do-it-yourself moves, make arrangements for truck rental and moving help, and buy packing supplies.
Start packing boxes. Mark boxes clearly as to contents and rooms to be placed in. Mark "Open First" clearly on boxes containing important items to be unpacked first.
Stop by and make Arrangements for picking up your important records
Close out your bank accounts.
Contact you child’s new school and notify them of your upcoming move to their area.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce in you new town. Request a relocation package.

Two Weeks Before Move

Pack your vital documents in one place.
Make arrangements to disconnect your utilities. Get refunds for any deposits made. Have meters read. Give new address for them to send their final bill.
Make arrangements to connect utilities at your new residence.
Make arrangements for cleaning.
Inquire about your new state’s auto license procedures and auto insurance rates.
Check with your insurance company about transferring coverage to your new home.
Close out your bank accounts.
Arrange to have a sitter watch your children at their house on the moving day.

Dispose or Darin any flammable items.
Plan what goes in the car with you.
Make travel arrangements for your pets and plants
Purchase moving insurance if you have valuable antiques and collections.
Have your car tuned up.
Defrost , clean and air out your refrigerator. Clean your stove.
Make sure you have payments ready for the mover - they will not unpack without a check. Check your moving company’s payment policies.
Purchase traveler’s checks for other possible expenses.
Pack your former town’s phone book for future correspondence.
Get a simple breakfast ready for the next morning.
Pick up ice and beverages for moving day.
Take down curtains and curtain rods.
Get a good night’s sleep

Pick up a Change–of-Address Kit from the Post Office.
Take a look around the house. Start to think about what you want to take with you.
Prepare a list of what you want to move.
For do-it-yourself moves, make arrangements for truck rental and moving help, and buy packing supplies.
Start packing boxes. Mark boxes clearly as to contents and rooms to be placed in. Mark "Open First" clearly on boxes containing important items to be unpacked first.
Stop by and make Arrangements for picking up your important records.
Close out your bank accounts.
Contact you child’s new school and notify them of your upcoming move to their area.
Contact the Chamber of Commerce in you new town. Request a relocation package.

Explore your new neighborhood. Locate the nearest convenience and hardware store, pharmacy; super market, video rental, school and library, etc.
Check smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguisher.
If necessary, install a new door lock and/ or dead-bolt.
Update your address information if you haven’t done so (driver’s license, car registrations, insurance, credit cards, bank accounts, voter registration).
If you have not received your security deposit, call your landlord to confirm new address. Call the Internal Revenue Service to change your address.
You can also visit the IRS online at www.irs.gov
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