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Obtain
an IRS Change of Address form, call 1-800-829-1040.
Gather
moving supplies, boxes, tape, rope.
If
moving far away, make any necessary travel arrangements
like airline, hotel, and rental car reservations,
or plan your travel route if driving.
Call
a moving company or make truck rental reservations
to move yourself.
Finalize
real estate and apartment rental needs.
Place
legal, medical, and insurance records in a safe
and accessible place.
Give
your mailers your new address (using Address Change
Notification Cards):
Friends and family members
· Banks, insurance companies, and other financial
institutions
· Charge card and credit card companies
· Doctors, dentists, and other service providers
· State and Federal Tax authorities and any other
government agencies as needed.
· IRS
Save
moving receipts (many moving expenses are tax deductible).
Make
maps of your new neighborhood to familiarize yourself
and your family with your new area.
Plan
your moving budget
- Two
Weeks Before Moving
-
Inform
gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone and
trash removal services of your move. Sign up for
services at your new address.
Get
new cable service for your new home.
Inform
long distance phone company of your move. Sign up
for long distance service at your new address.
Recruit
moving-day help.
Confirm
travel reservation.
Arrange
to close or transfer your bank account, if appropriate.
- The
Day Before Moving
-
Set
aside moving materials like a tape measure, pocket
knife, packing boxes, tape and markers.
Pick
up rental truck.
Check
oil and gas in your car.
If
traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge cards,
and other essentials.
- Packing
Tips
-
Keep
the following supplies and accessories on hand:
Boxes, all sizes
Bubble wrap or other cushioning material
Marking pens
Tape measure
Furniture pads or old blankets
Packing tape and scissors
Money and credit cards
Label each box with the room in the new home to
which it should be delivered.
Number the boxes and keep a list of what is in each
box.
Clearly mark fragile items.
Pack a bag of personal items you'll need during
the move (change of clothes, toiletries, medicine,
maps, food, and drinks). Keep it in an easy-to-find
place when you pack.
Keep a medical kit accessible.
If you have children, pack a bag of games and activities
for the trip
