Two months before moving date:
>> Make an inventory of your possessions and photograph valuables.
>> Remove unnecessary items from your attic, basement, closets and other
storage
>> Decide which items you want to keep and which you would like to donate
or sell.
>> Get estimates from three or four moving companies.
>> Call your insurance agent to find out if your move is covered.
>> Try to use up things that you will not be taking with you like cleaning
supplies and frozen foods.
>> Create a file for all moving papers and receipts.
>> Find out if any part of your move is tax-deductible.
>> If you have children, arrange to have their school records transferred.
** Important Items To Collect For Your Move:
· Boxes, Liquor and computer stores are a good source for these.
· Plastic bags
· Newspapers
· Packing Tape
· Markers
· Bubble wrap
· Tissue paper
Six Weeks Before Moving date:
>> Get information on health-care professionals and hospitals in your
new location.
>> Complete a change of address card at the post office for the following:
o Banks, charge cards
o Employers, trade unions, professional associations
o Doctors and dentists
o Friends and relatives
o Insurance broker, lawyer, accountant and stockbroker
o Religious organizations
o Magazines
o Schools
>> Hold a garage sale or donate items to charities.
>> Choose a mover - Do not forget to ask them about insurance coverage.
>> Begin packing. See important Packing Tips
>> Contact gas, electric, water, telephone, cable TV, trash collection
and other services for disconnect and connect at your new addresses. Also, Make sure to ask for final billings at
your old address as of the closing date.
>> Notify your gardener, snow removal, weed sprayer and any others
who work regularly on your home.
>> Gather car licensing and registration documents, medical, dental
and school records, birth certificates,
wills, deeds, stock and other financial documentation.
>> Request refunds on unused renter's or homeowner’s insurance
and any prepaid services.
>> Notify landlord and request security deposit refund.
>> Contact insurance companies (auto, homeowner’s, medical and
life) to arrange for coverage in your
new home.
>> Send furniture, drapes and carpets for repair and cleaning if necessary.
>> Arrange to close current bank accounts and open them in new locations
(if applicable).
Three weeks before moving date:
>> Notify the Provincial authorities to transfer your driver's licenses
and car licenses to your new address.
>> Make your travel plans (if applicable).
>> Arrange for childcare on moving day.
