Month Before Moving

Gather moving supplies-boxes, tape, rope, scissors, black markers, pocket knife
Make any necessary travel arrangements like airline, hotel, rental car
Save all moving receipts - they may be tax deductible
Place legal, medical, insurance and tax records in a safe and accessible place

Week Before Moving

Firm up moving dates as best you can - remember expect delays/extensions of closing dates
Confirm reservations and/or moving day help
Plan for special care needs of infants and/or pets
Obtain enough money or Traveler’s Checks to cover cost of moving services, meals, etc.
If traveling: Make sure you have tickets, charge cards or Traveler’s Checks
If driving: Check oil and fill up on gas in your car
Begin using the items in your freezer
Arrange with condor other associations about access and getting your name on the roster, car identification decals, security gate cards, pass codes and remotes
Arrange Old and New:
Keys, Openers
Medical, Dental, Prescriptions
Utilities: Electricity, Gas, Water, Telephone, Cable (contact if enclosed)
Bank Account
School Registration
Gardner
House Keeper
Pool Cleaner
Moving Day
Get moving items: truck, boxes, tape, rope, scissors, black markers, pocket knife
Personally attend to your valuables
Empty freezer
Double check all closets, cupboards and drawers
Leave keys, garage openers
Find out new trash day

After Moving

Change of Address:
Post Office
Banks
Credit Card Companies
IRS 1-800-829-3676
Subscriptions: Newspaper, Magazine
Schools, Colleges, Universities
Voter Registration
Driver’s License and Car Registration
Insurance: Homeowners, Auto, Life Medical, Dental
Professional Services: Doctor, Dentist, Attorney, Accountant, Financial Adviser, Pharmacist
Service Providers: Cellular, Internet, Paging
Church, Activity Clubs
Employer, Friends, Relatives
People you receive monies from
Out of State Moves:
Register car within 5 days after arrival to avoid new plate penalties
Apply for Driver’s License