Moving & Packing Checklist

At the Earliest Opportunity:

Acquire moving essentials like boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers, and wardrobe boxes.

You can start packing for items not immediately needed to declutter before listing your home for sale.

Organize and declutter: Evaluate each room, determining what to keep and what to donate.

Research moving services: Choose a reputable moving company and obtain a detailed cost estimate.

Avoid excessive stocking: Minimize the accumulation of cleaning supplies and pantry items to lighten the load.

Confirm moving arrangements: Finalize your choice of a moving company and secure written confirmation.

Continue packing: Start with items that are infrequently used.

Systematically label: Clearly mark boxes with contents and their designated room. Prepare “essentials” boxes for immediate needs.

Secure valuables separately: Personally transport items such as jewelry and crucial documents.

Update your address: Complete the change-of-address form online at usps.gov.

Please let essential parties know: Inform banks, brokerage firms, employers’ HR departments, subscriptions, newspapers, credit card companies, and insurance providers.

Organize records: If applicable, transfer school and medical records.

Days Prior:

Transfer Utilities