Moving Planner
Moving Checklist
Your step-by-step guide to a smooth, stress-free move.
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Start here 👉•📅 8+ Weeks Out
Start collecting free boxes from local stores
~1hPro tip: Submit your USPS address change a week before you move; it takes a few days to activate.
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8+ Weeks Out
Plan ahead
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Research neighborhoods in your new city~2h
Start decluttering — donate or sell unwanted items~4h
Get quotes from at least 3 moving companies~2h 30m
Create a moving budget~45 min
Research schools (if you have kids)~1h
Start collecting free boxes from local stores~1h
Research school ratings & enrollment requirements~15 min
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4–6 Weeks Out
Book & arrange
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Book your moving company or truck rental~45 min
Order packing supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap)~30 min
Notify your employer of your new address~10 min
Begin packing non-essential items~4h
Arrange for transfer of medical & dental records~30 min
Schedule utilities disconnection at current home~30 min
Set up utilities at new home (electric, gas, internet)~45 min
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2–3 Weeks Out
Notify & pack
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Submit USPS mail forwarding request~15 min
Update address with bank & credit cards~30 min
Notify subscriptions & online accounts of new address~20 min
Pack most of your belongings (label all boxes!)~8h
Arrange childcare or pet care for moving day~30 min
Clean out fridge & pantry — use up or donate food~45 min
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1 Week Out
Final prep
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Confirm details with movers or truck rental~15 min
Pack a "first night" bag with essentials~30 min
Disassemble large furniture~1h 30m
Defrost freezer if moving refrigerator~2h
Back up important documents & photos~45 min
Return borrowed items & collect anything on loan~30 min
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Moving Day
It's happening!
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Do a final walkthrough of every room~20 min
Check closets, cabinets, attic, basement & garage~20 min
Hand off keys to landlord or new owner~15 min
Confirm all boxes & furniture are loaded~20 min
Keep valuables & important documents with you~15 min
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After the Move
Settle in
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Unpack essentials first (kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms)~3h
Update your driver's license & vehicle registration~1h 30m
Register to vote at your new address~15 min
Find a new doctor, dentist & pharmacy~30 min
Introduce yourself to neighbors~15 min
Explore your new neighborhood!~1h
Enroll kids in new school~15 min