The Moving Checklist offers step-by-step moving information which can be used as a guide during your move. Beginning eight weeks prior to the moving date and continuing until after the move is complete, this worksheet provides individual checklists with rate comparison information, what people need to know about your move, organizational tips, and much more. A brief description of what each individual checklist provides is written below:
Eight Weeks Checklist
This checklist provides important reminders such as drawing a floor plan of your new home and making a decision to either use a professional mover or move yourself. It also includes "Moving-Rental Comparison Information" sheets.
Six Weeks Checklist
The six week checklist includes reminders to gather records from doctors, lawyers and tax preparers, and to make a list of persons to notify of your change of address. Also included is a "Household Inventory Planner."
Four Weeks Checklist
Four weeks prior to your move, this list of things that need to be done involves making storage arrangements, cleaning or repairing furniture and carpets, and returning borrowed items. It also includes a "New Furnishings and Appliance Planner."
Three Weeks Checklist
At three weeks you are reminded to prepare appliances for shipment, make travel arrangements, arrange for pet transportation, and service your car, boat, and/or trailer for the move. It also includes a packing materials list and a "Cancel Basic Services to Your Old Home" planner.
Two Weeks Checklist
This checklist provides a list of reminders such as arranging to transfer bank account information and purchasing traveler's checks. It also includes a "Set Up Basic Services to Your New Home" planner.
One Week Checklist
The one week checklist has tips such as transferring pharmaceutical records, returning library materials, and arranging for baby-sitting on moving day. It also includes a list of items to be disposed of.
Three Days Checklist
Three days prior to moving, this list provides reminders to defrost your freezer, pack suitcases for your trip, and set aside valuables and important documents that will not go in the moving van. It also includes a "Moving Day" box list.
Moving Day Checklist
The moving day checklist provides a summary of tasks including making a list of all items and boxes loaded in the truck, leaving a phone number of a contact person with the movers, and a final check list.
Delivery Day Checklist
On delivery day, this checklist reminds you to be on hand to answer questions and give directions to the movers, install new locks, and examine utilities and smoke detectors.
After Move Checklist
The last checklist advises you of what needs to be completed after the move. The list includes registering to vote, contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles, having a service technician perform post-moving inspections on appliances and having a party!