Moving Checklist: Everything to Do Before and After You Move
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6-8 Weeks Before
Book movers or reserve a moving truck
Start packing non-essential items
Research schools in new area (if applica...
Notify landlord or start selling your ho...
Moving Week
Set up mail forwarding with USPS
Transfer utilities: electric, water, gas...
Change address with banks, insurance, su...
Clean old home, complete final walkthrou...
First Week in New Home
Change locks on all exterior doors
Update driver's license and vehicle regi...
Find new doctors, dentist, pharmacy, vet
Introduce yourself to neighbors
Track your progress — assign tasks, check things off, share with family
Get my plan6-8 Weeks Before
Start planning early.
Book movers or reserve a moving truck
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Start packing non-essential items
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Research schools in new area (if applicable)
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Notify landlord or start selling your home
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Moving Week
The final push.
Set up mail forwarding with USPS
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Transfer utilities: electric, water, gas, internet
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Change address with banks, insurance, subscriptions
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Clean old home, complete final walkthrough
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First Week in New Home
Getting settled.
Change locks on all exterior doors
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Update driver's license and vehicle registration (30-day window)
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Find new doctors, dentist, pharmacy, vet
Tap “Get my plan” above for detailed how-to instructions, questions to ask, and insider tips for this step.
Introduce yourself to neighbors
Tap “Get my plan” above for detailed how-to instructions, questions to ask, and insider tips for this step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book movers?
4-8 weeks in advance for local moves, 8-12 weeks for long-distance. Summer months and month-end dates book up fastest.
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