Get estimates from moving companies and arrange method of payment.
Get boxes or packing containers.
Sell, give away, discard unnecessary belongings.
Notify post office and send out changes of address cards to companies to inform of move: telephone, insurance, mail order clubs, book and record clubs, electric company, gas company, or fuel oil company, property tax department, laundry, newspapers, magazines, doctor, dentist, lawyer, accountant, stockbroker, cable television, utilities, motor vehicle department, vet, credit card companies, automobile club.
Transfer or resign club memberships.
Get letter of introduction to church, new clubs.
Get school records for transfer to new school.
Make arrangements to move family, hotel reservations, plane tickets.
Get all medical, dental birth, baptism and marriage records.
Transfer house, car, personal insurance records and check into auto licensing requirements.
Check and clear tax assessments on your current property.
Ensure that your moving out and moving in days do not conflict with other two parties involved.
Check storage facilities.
Collect and send out all items to be cleaned or repaired.
Return all items borrowed; collect all items loaned.
Arrange for connection and shutting off of utilities.
Have your car prepared for the trip or arrange transport.
Dispose of flammable items.
Defrost and clean fridge one day before moving; clean stove.
Have meters read.
Make arrangements with caretakers, if renting.
Use up perishable food.
Arrange to transport plants, pets, fish, and perishables.
Clean rugs and drapes.
Arrange for work to be done at new home.
Get warranties and tips from previous owners (If any).
Plan for children and pets on moving day.
Get moving company appraisals of items for future claims.
Check swimming pool equipment.
Cancel cleaning service, pool maintenance, window cleaners, snow removal, Landscaper.
Leave house clean for new occupants.
Transfer prescriptions for drugs and eyeglasses.
Transfer government or private health and hospital plans.
Return library books.
Cancel or pass on subscriptions tickets.
Arrange for money during move period.
Investigate wills.
Transfer stocks, bonds, bank accounts, contents of safety box.
Ensure you have adequate insurance for your goods on transit.
International Move Checklist.
Consult immigration officials.
Get birth certificate for everybody.
Get vet certificates for pets.
Arrange for language courses.
Check currency requirements.
Get duplicate keys for luggage.
Take copy of documents left behind.
Check import policies on cars, pets and plants.
Check wardrobe if moving to new climate.
Check on new tax laws.
Get passports and visas.
Get work permits.
Get customs exit and entry forms for pets and household goods.
Get medical records.
Get medical certificates.
Get immunization records.
Get certificates of registration.
Get residence permit.
Get international driver’s license.
Get marriage license, adoption papers.
Cost Checklist
Check land transfer taxes.
Check tax increases, deductions and exemptions for move.
If the company is moving your family, check what they will pay for: hotels , meals, movers, house-hunting tips, transportation of family, moving insurance, storage, lawyer’s fees, loss on house sale or rent, mortgage penalties, real estate commissions, overlapping expenses, travel for spouse prior to move, housing policy.
Net revenue from selling or renting current home.
Cost of new home.
Check lawyer’s fees.
Check mortgage transfer.
Will there be an increase in mortgage costs?
Will there be a lapse in pay checks during move?
Check mover’s fee.
Check other costs re: move transportation, food, kennels, and sitter.
Check living expenses in new community.
Will you need a second car?
Check new land taxes and personal taxes/exemptions.
Renovations to new home.
Maintenance costs to new home.
Check real estate brokers fee if selling.
Check penalty if lease is broken if renting or subletting.
Will there be an overlap of mortgage payments?
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