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Moving CheckList

One Month Before Moving

• Fill out Change of Address Form from the post office.  Or Do it online here!  

• Fill out an IRS change of address form.  Call our office and ask for a 8822 - Change of Address IRS form or Click here to Download Form 8822 from the IRS website. 

• Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck. 

• Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels.

• Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations. 

• Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions.   

• Set up a checking account in your new city. 

• Make arrangements for transporting pets.

• Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil.

One To Two Weeks Before Moving

• Switch utility services to new address. Inform electric, disposal, water, newspaper, magazine subscription, telephone and cable companies of your move. 

• Confirm travel reservations. 

• Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment. 

• Plan ahead for special needs of infants. 

• Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven't been processed. 

• Collect valuables from safe-deposit box. Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address. 

• Check with your insurance agent to see if you'll be covered through your homeowner's or renter's policy during the move. 

• Defrost freezer and refrigerator. Place deodorizer inside to control odors. 

• Give a close friend or relative your travel route and schedule so you may be reached if needed.

On Moving Day

• Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty. 

• Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail. 

• Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds.

After Arriving At New Home

• Renew your driver's license, auto registration and tags. 

• Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage. 

• Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees. 

• Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home.

• Keep all receipts for moving related expenses in a designated moving folder.  Many moving expenses are tax deductable.  Call our office and ask for a Form 3903 to help deduct moving expenses .Or download form from the IRS website