ONE MONTH BEFORE MOVE:

* Arrange for moving your furniture and personal belongings by hiring a moving company

or renting a truck.

* Accumulate moving supplies such as boxes, tape, rope, and anything else you might

need.

* Plan your travel route if you are driving to your new home.

* Some moving expenses are tax deductible, so you should save all moving related

expenses including meals, lodging, and gasoline.

* Develop a plan for packing, such as packing last the things you use the most.

* Notify the Post Office of your move by using the Change of Address form.

* Notify friends, family and businesses of your move.

* Notify federal and state taxing authorities or any other government agency needed.

TWO WEEKS BEFORE MOVE:

* Notify utilities like gas, electric, water, cable TV, and phone companies. Arrange for

services at new address.

* Notify long distance phone company and arrange for service at your new address.

* Have your car serviced if you are driving to your new home.

* Recruit people to help you on moving day.

* Arrange for someone to take care of pets during move.

* Confirm moving company or rental truck arrangements.

* If leaving the city, notify your bank about moving.

ONE DAY BEFORE MOVE:

* Keep moving materials separate so they don’t get packed until you are finished.

* Pick up rental truck if you are doing it yourself.

* Fill up your car with gas and check oil and tires.

* Try to get a good night’s rest.