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| Moving Checklist |
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| Your Important Personal Documents and Files |
| No matter where you move, and especially if you're moving to a new city or community, it's good to have the following important information at your fingertips. These are things that you may need the first few days or weeks before you get unpacked. |
- All medical records, including immunizations, physician contact information and prescriptions
- Marriage license
- Family social security numbers
- Veterinary records for all your pets
- Moving company contact names and numbers
- Last two months utility bills from your previous location
- A copy of your most recent credit report
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| Moving Sale |
| Before you move, take a good look at your personal belongings. What do you really need? What can you do without? Consider selling a few things to eliminate clutter and give you less to deal with. You might find items you can throw away or even donate to your favorite charity. Here are a few items to consider |
- Books
- Children's clothing.
- Christmas decorations
- Exercise equipment
- Furniture
- Gardening gear
- Hardware
- Lamps
- Luggage
- Pet supplies
- Picture frames
- Planters and vases
- Movies/DVDs
- Music Albums/CDs
- Toys and games
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| Moving Companies |
| Whether you are moving across town or around the world, having a professional, reputable mover is a valuable resource. Here are some things to consider when choosing a mover: |
- Look for a mover with its own fleet of trucks, which can reduce long delays.
- Review a movers' claims records. A history of high negative claims is a warning sign.
- Don't necessarily choose the lowest rate. Some moving companies will assign less experienced people based on the price of the move.
- If you're moving out of town ask a moving company about the "spread", which is the number of days when your goods may be delivered so you'll know exactly when your items will arrive.
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| Your Pets |
| For long distance moves, you may need to make special arrangements for moving your pets. The Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International at http://www.ipata.com has a lot of useful and reassuring information. |
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| Your Plants |
| Unfortunately, plants don't move well – particularly in extreme hot or cold weather. Plus, inside a moving van plants can suffer from lack of water, light and temperature changes. What's more, they won't be covered by your insurance because the moving company isn't allowed to count them as "moving inventory.” Consider transporting your houseplants in the family car, give them to friends and relatives, or donate them to a hospital or other organization. |
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| Your Vehicles |
| Most reputable movers will be able to transport vehicles either inside a moving van or on a car carrier. You can also contact an auto transport company or a “driveaway” service - a broker that hires someone to drive your car to where you're going. Here are a few companies you can contact for help: |
Auto Driveaway
954.456.2277
www.driveaway.com |
Quality Driveaway
800.695.9743
www.qualitydriveaway.com |
Driveaway USA
800.340.3793
www.driveawayusa.com |
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| Your Valuables |
| Always transport items of great personal or financial value yourself. A good rule of thumb: if an item cost more than $100 per pound, it's a valuable. Try to find a place for it in your luggage or your car. |
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