Moving Checklist

Moving is an exciting but overwhelming experience. To help make your move a little easier, here's a comprehensive moving checklist.

Start by notifying the necessary parties, including:

• Postal Service

• Drivers License

• Canada Revenue Agency

• Voters Registration

• Banks

• Loans

• Investments

• Credit Cards

• Paypal

• Automated Payments

• Place of Employment

• Insurance

• Doctors/Dentists

• Schools

• Friends & Family

• Subscriptions

• Prescriptions

• Associations

Change of Address Organization

• Keep personal & financial documents in one box (checkbook-passport-birth certificates-etc)

• Update medical records

• Notify old/new schools

• Keep keys/garage door openers in bag for new owners!

• Keep a folder for warranties and manuals for new owners

• Plan meals to use up the food you have left!

• Save moving receipts

Services to transfer/cancel

• Cable

• Internet

• Phone

• Electric/ Gas

• Water

• Sewer

• Trash

• Landscaping

• House Cleaning/ Pest Control

• Packing/Storage

Purge Unused Items

• Reserve Truck or Movers

• Reserve Storage (If Needed)

• Pack Infrequently Used Items Ahead of Time

• Start a family “Move Kit” for first night in home

Moving Day

• Arrange help for Kids and Pets for the day

• Have cash to tip movers

• Final cleaning

• Dispose of trash

• Run garbage disposal

• Final walkthrough

• Raise/Lower Thermostat (Weather dependent)

• Turn off Water Heater

• Lower Shades

• Lock all doors and windows

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