Plan your move with this checklist
Kenter Homes
PO Box 36512
Indianapolis, IN 46236
ph: 317.826.0548
fax: 317.826.0562
info@kenterhomes.com
www.kenterhomes.com
~One Month Before Moving
Make an official moving file for records, receipts and other moving-related papers.
Keep another secure file for other important documents such as birth certificates, immunization records,and insurance documents.
Moving expenses may be tax deductible. Check with your accountant or tax advisor.
If hiring a mover, shop around for the best rate and service, set a moving date and fill out any paperwork.
If moving yourself, reserve a moving van well in advance.
Consider getting moving or storage insurance.
Begin removing unwanted or unneeded items from your attic, garage, basement or storage. Donate them or have a garage/yard sale. When donating, keep your receipts for tax deduction purposes.
If moving with pets, check on possible vaccination requirements, especially if moving out of state.
If you have small children, research childcare options and quality of school districts in your new area.
Visit schools in your new area and select the right one for your children. Arrange to transfer immunization records and transcripts.
Update your auto registration and driver's license with your state's motor vehicle department.
Notify your dentist and doctor of your move and ask for referrals. Check if your insurance covers physicians in your new area.
Forward or cancel monthly services, subscriptions and memberships.
~Three Weeks Before Moving
~Two Weeks Before Moving
~ One Week Before Moving
~ Moving Week
Start packing rooms you don't use as much. The last room should be the kitchen. Pick a room to serve as a staging area for stowing packed boxes.
Check into temporary storage options for items you can't move immediately.
Make an inventory and take photos or video of important or expensive items in your home as you pack. This can be used for insurance purposes if items get lost or damaged in the move.
Involve your kids by having them pack some of their own things. If you have young children, arrange for a moving-day babysitter.
Contact utilities to cancel or transfer accounts on your move date.
Fill out an official change of address form with the post office. Fill out changes of address for credit card companies and other accounts. Notify all important business and personal contacts of your new address.
If moving yourself, buy boxes and packing materials.
Return any borrowed items from your neighbors, the video store or library.
Close local bank accounts and open new ones in your new community. Get checks with your new address as soon as possible.
Drain gas from any gas-powered equipment before you pack it up.
Make backup copies of important files on your computer before packing it up.
If using a mover, confirm arrangements with your moving company.
If moving yourself, arrange for extra help from relatives and friends.
After you finish packing, begin cleaning your house. Defrost your refrigerator and freezer.
Do a final walk-through of your old residence, checking closets, shelves, the attic and garage for forgotten items. Be sure to turn off all lights, lock all doors and windows and leave keys with your old property manager if applicable.
If moving yourself, pick up your rental truck and any moving equipment such as dollies, carts, furniture pads and other items.
