8 Weeks Before Your Move
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Start collecting estimates from moving companies - including a free moving quote from U-Pack!
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Budget for moving expenses.
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Create a "move file" to keep track of quotes, receipts and other important information.
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Start researching your new community.
7 Weeks Before Your Move
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Start compiling medical, dental, shot and prescription records.
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Ask doctors for referrals in your new city.
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Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred.
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Gather copies of legal and financial records.
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Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
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Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.
6 Weeks Before Your Move
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Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you).
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Begin purging your home. Separate items into those you will keep, donate or discard.
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Plan a garage sale.
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Start using items that can't be moved such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosols (check out do-not-ship items).
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Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.
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Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.
5 Weeks Before Your Move
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Order boxes and moving supplies.
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Begin packing items you don't use often.
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Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it is destined for.
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Pinpoint your move date.
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File a change of address with the Postal Service, or ask them to hold your mail at the post office in your new city.
4 Weeks Before Your Move
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Reserve your move online or by calling 877-205-2674.
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Notify these utility services of your move (both at your old and new locations):
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Electric
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Water
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Gas
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Telephone
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Cell phone
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Cable/Satellite and internet
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Sewer
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Trash Collection
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Make travel arrangements for your pets.
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Put copies of pet medical and immunization records in your move file. Host a garage sale.
3 Weeks Before Your Move
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Plan how to transport your plants (they cannot be moved in the trailer or ReloCube).
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Dispose of flammables, corrosives, and poisons. Read the Do Not Ship List for a comprehensive list.
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Have your automobile serviced.
2 Weeks Before Your Move
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Notify these professional services of your move:
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Accountant
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Attorney
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Doctor
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Dentist
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Financial Planner
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Health Insurance Provider
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Insurance Agent
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Schools
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Notify these services/accounts of your move:
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Auto Finance Company
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Bank/Credit Union/Finance Companies
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Credit Card Companies
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Exterminator
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Health Club
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Home care service providers (lawn, exterminator, snow removal etc.)
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Laundry service
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Magazines
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Monthly memberships (Nexflix, book of the month, etc.)
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Newsletters
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Newspapers
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Pharmacy
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Store/Gas Charge Accounts
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Notify these government offices of your move:
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City/County Tax Assessor
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State Vehicle Registration
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Social Security Administration
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State/Federal Tax Bureau (IRS)
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Veterans Administration
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Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family.
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Confirm parking for your moving trailer or moving container. Obtain permits if needed.
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Plan meals for the last weeks to use up your food.
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Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner.
1 Weeks Before Your Move
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Review your moving plans with your moving consultant. Email or call with questions.
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Contact your bank or credit card company if you are planning to pay for your move by debit or credit card.
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Print two copies of your bill of lading (BOL) to keep in your move file.
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Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number with a free Moving Notice.
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Pack an essentials box to keep with you during the move.
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Drain gas and oil from lawn equipment, gas grills, heaters, etc.
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Drain water hoses and waterbeds.
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Measure furniture and doorways to determine if larger pieces will fit through the door.
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Empty and defrost refrigerator at least 24 hours before the move.
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Fill any prescriptions you will need during the move.
Moving Day Checklist
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Be familiar with our packing and loading tips and personally supervise hired labor.
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Place carpet, floor and door frame protectors throughout your home.
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Load goods in a pre-designated order, saving "last load" items for the rear of your shipment.
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Check every room and closet one last time to make sure nothing is left behind.
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Call the local service center to have your loaded moving trailer or ReloCube picked up.
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Leave a note with your new address so that future residents can forward stray mail.
Moving In Checklist
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Clean your new home, make sure everything is in working condition and make any repairs before your moving trailer or ReloCube arrive.
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Pick up any mail being held at the local post office
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Unload your items and begin organizing your new home.
After the Move Checklist
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Keep all receipts and documents in your move file and store it in an easy-to-remember location.
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Get a new driver's license and automobile tags, register to vote, etc.
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Contact the local paper for a new subscription.
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Enjoy your new home!
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