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Let us help you make your move as pain
free as possible with our Moving Checklist!
8 Weeks Before
Moving
- Contact a van line or rental
truck company to get estimates.
- If you have unwanted or unneeded
items, plan a garage sale and set a date.
- Arrange to transfer school records
if you have children.
- Start a "move file" for all
recipients, papers, and estimates related to your
move.
6 Weeks Before
Moving
- Select a van line or rental truck
company and arrange pick-up and delivery dates.
- If you are moving to a new city,
ask your attorney, doctor, and other providers for
referrals and necessary records.
- If you have pets, schedule a
check-up and get a copy of veterinary records.
- Set schedules with real estate
agents and/or landlords.
- Schedule a home inspection for your
new home by calling us at (818) 334-4530 or go to our
Inspection Order Page.
4 Weeks Before
Moving
- Schedule disconnect dates with your
local utility company(ies).
- Notify the appropriate utility
company(ies) of connect dates in the new home.
- Cancel newspaper subscription and
trash pickup effective on your move date.
- Check with your local post office
for charge of address information and forms.
1 Week Before Moving
- Clean out refrigerator and defrost
freezer.
- Have your car serviced if you will
be moving / driving a long distance.
- Confirm connect dates for utilities
in you new home.
- Transfer or close your checking
account.
- Be sure to get all items from your
safe deposit account box.
Moving Day
- Spend the entire day at home with
the movers.
- Carry any valuables or family
heirlooms with you.
- Just before the movers leave, take
a final tour of your home. Make sure nothing has been
left in drawers or closets.
- As you leave, be sure all windows
and doors are locked.
At Your New Address
- Obtain numbers needed in an
emergency such as the fire department and police.
- Check with the post office to see
if there is any mail the is being held for you.
- Register your cars. Also, register
to vote in your new area.
- Enroll children in school. Remember
to take school and medical records.
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