📋 Pre-Move Planning Checklist

Choosing Your Moving Company

•  Research licensed and insured moving companies
•  Request multiple quotes
•  Check online reviews and ratings
•  Verify FMCSA licensing status
•  Ask about insurance coverage options

🏠 Home Preparation Checklist

8 Weeks Before Moving

•  Create a moving folder/binder
•  Start decluttering rooms
•  Plan garage sale or donation drop-offs
•  Measure furniture for new space
•  Begin collecting packing materials

4 Weeks Before Moving

•  Schedule utility disconnections/connections
•  Change address with USPS
•  Notify important contacts of address change
•  Begin packing non-essential items
•  Create detailed inventory of valuable items

📦 Packing Strategy

•  Gather packing supplies
  •  Boxes (various sizes)
  •  Packing tape
  •  Bubble wrap
  •  Marker for labeling
•  Pack room-by-room
•  Label boxes with contents and destination room
•  Create “first night” box with essentials

💼 Important Document Checklist

•  Gather and secure:
  •  Birth certificates
  •  Passports
  •  Social security cards
  •  Medical records
  •  Financial documents
  •  Moving contracts

💡 Moving Day Preparation

•  Confirm moving company details
•  Prepare cash for tips
•  Keep important documents with you
•  Do final walkthrough of home
•  Ensure clear path for movers

🚨 Emergency Preparedness

•  Have moving company’s contact information
•  Keep phone chargers accessible
•  Pack a first-aid kit
•  Prepare snacks and water
•  Have basic cleaning supplies

💰 Financial Preparation

•  Confirm moving insurance
•  Understand pricing structure
•  Budget for unexpected expenses
•  Keep payment methods ready

🚚 Post-Move Checklist

•  Inspect delivered items
•  Check for any damages
•  Begin unpacking systematically
•  Verify utilities are functioning
•  Update local address with DMV

Pro Tip: Start preparing at least 8 weeks before your move for the smoothest transition possible!