Moving Checklist

Use our Moving Checklist to stay on schedule throughout the moving process, organize your essential items, and pack a first-day box for your new home.

OLD home

Pick up the truck as early as possible if you are moving yourself.

Make a list of every item and box loaded on the truck.

Let the mover know how to reach you.

Double-check your closets, cupboards, attic, basement, yard, and garage for any left-behind items.

NEW home

Be on hand at the new home to answer questions and give instructions to the mover.

Check off boxes and items as they come off the truck.

Install new locks.

Confirm that the utilities have been turned on and are ready for use.

Unpack your first-day box.

Unpack your children’s toys and find a safe place for them to play.

Examine your goods for
damage.

Packing Lists

Moving Essentials

Furniture pads

Handtruck or dolly

Packing tape

Bubble wrap

Newspapers or packing paper

Scissors

Box cutter

Labels

Felt-tip markers

Packing "peanuts"

Plenty of boxes

First-Day Box

Scissors

Box cutter

Coffee cups

Teakettle

Instant coffee or tea

Pencil and paper

Soap, shampoo, etc.

Bath towels

Trash bags

Paper plates

Snacks

Toilet paper

Children's toys and books

Pet food and bowls

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Moving Checklist

Moving Checklist

Schedule

Twelve weeks before:

Six to eight weeks before:

Two to four weeks before:

Week of moving day:

Moving Day

OLD home

NEW home

Packing Lists

Moving Essentials

First-Day Box

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