Moving Checklist1 month+ before your move:

Schedule your move date and block off time on your calendar for your move.

Research and hire a moving company, moving trucks and/or ask friends to help with your move.

Gather/purchase moving supplies. If you are using a professional moving company, check to see what materials they will provide.

Begin packing items that won’t be needed until after the move.

Find a new school, daycare and/or babysitter for your kids.

Obtain copies of school, medical, vet, legal and other various records.

Notify subscription & prescription suppliers of address change.

Find new doctors for the family.

Find a new vet.

2 weeks before your move:

TV/Phone/Internet – Contact Optimum at 1-877-810-6780 to transfer your services or become a new Optimum subscriber

Optimum TV

Optimum Voice

Optimum Online

Call your utility companies to notify them of your move. If you are moving locally, set up the transfer of your service.

Electric

Water

Sewer

Security System

Trash/Recycling

Oil/Gas

File your change of address with the US Post Office.

Notify the following of your new address:

Employer

Credit Card Companies

Insurance Companies

Cellular Phone Company

Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions

Family and Friends

Sign up for renters/home owners insurance.

Finish home repairs.

Take donation items to designated organizations.

Have a garage sale.

Map the nearest grocery store and hardware store to your new home.

1 week before your move:

Confirm your scheduled move with the moving company and/or truck rental company.

Keep a list of phone numbers for contacts that will be helping you with your move.

Finalize any documentation with your new home and pick up your keys.

Sign up for a landscaper and lawn care services.

Finish packing.

Plan or order meals for your move day.

During your move:

Conduct one last check to ensure nothing has been left behind.

Clean the vacated space.

Ensure lights, heat and/or air conditioning has been turned off.

Ensure all items have been closed with your former residence (drop off keys, ensure you receive your security deposit, etc)

After the move:

Go to the DMV to update your drivers license and car registration.

Order a security system.

Recycle your moving boxes.