| Change your address. You can do it online using the U.S.P.S change of address form found on their web site |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
| File a Change of Address Form 8822 with the IRS (You can download the form here) |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
| Have a garage sale. Sites such as Craigslist are very useful for that kind of sale |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
| Consider giving away items, at least those you couldn’t sell |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
| Order moving boxes and supplies, Check our recommended suppliers |
6 Weeks Prior to Move |
| Inform friends and relatives of your new address |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Compare banks where you plan to move |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Move your phone number to Vonage so you don't have to change numbers |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Have pets veterinary records transferred |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Order a phone directory for you new location |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify banks, credit card companies, and brokerage companies of your new address |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Start eating the foods you have at home so you won't have to pay for the food to be moved |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Get quotes from movers, truck rentals, and storage centers |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Have your magazines forwarded to your new address |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Register to vote in your new town. You can use the eac.gov site for that |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Make arrangements for your pets to be watched the day of your move |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Are you moving to a different state? Find new auto and home insurance |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify airline, hotel, and frequent traveler clubs of new address |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Reserve your elevator for your move date if you live in a building |
4 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify the Social Security Administration at of your move (ssa.gov) |
3 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify dentists, doctors, medical professionals of your new address |
3 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify your attorney and accountant of your new address |
3 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify your insurance company of you new address (Auto, Home, Life, Renters) |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify your cell phone carrier of your new address |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
| Notify utilities; water, electric, cable, gas of your move/disconnection date |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
| Find the DMV in your new town and get a new license if needed |
2 Weeks Prior To move |
| Cancel your newspaper |
1 Weeks Prior To move |
| If you are moving a refrigerator or freezer start to the empty and defrost process |
2-3 Days Prior To Move |
| Keep prescription meds and jewelry on your personal belongings |
Day Of Move |
| Keep your cell phone charger handy |
Day Of Move |
| Install new batteries in smoke & CO2 detectors in your new home |
Day Of Move |
| Consider having your locks re-keyed at your new home |
Day Of Move |
| Good job, you managed your move well, welcome to your new home! |
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