The Ultimate Moving Checklist: Things to Do Before Moving TWELVE WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE, HAVE YOU …. Chosen your mover and signed the acceptance note? Sorted through basement, loft, and garage? Resolved what to do with prohibited items? Made proper provision for pets? Decided whether or not you are taking your car? TEN WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, HAVE YOU …. Disposed of the things you don't want to take? EIGHT WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE, HAVE YOU …. Started to prepare your mailing list of people who need your change of address? Notified banks, savings accounts, credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire purchase, and rental companies? Started to round up passports, birth/marriage certificates, and other family documentation? Applied for any necessary visas? Checked that electrical goods will work in your new home? SIX WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE, HAVE YOU … Separated favorite toys? Make sure your pet's vaccinations are up to date? Arranged for mail to be forwarded? Decided whether or not to buy any new household goods - check tax refunds. FOUR WEEKS BEFORE YOU MOVE, HAVE YOU … Decided which clothes to travel with you? Started to dismantle climbing frames/garden furniture? Agreed on an insurance value and terms with your mover? Made arrangements for connection of services at your new home? Returning library books. Canceled milk, newspapers, and subscriptions. Found new homes for your plants. SEVEN DAYS BEFORE YOUR MOVE, HAVE YOU … Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer. Planned simple meals for moving day to avoid using appliances. Separated luggage items you need for personal travel. Cleaned garden tools, bicycles, and any other gardening equipment. Emptied the tanks of powered tools such as mowers. Check you have enough medication for at least two weeks, and ensure you have copies of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination. Collected traveler's checks or local currency. Arranged for someone to look after the children on moving day. MOVING DAY