The Ultimate Moving Checklist

• Start collecting estimates from moving companies – including a free moving quote from Secure Moving Kc!

• Budget for moving expenses.

• Create a “move file” to keep track of quotes, receipts and other important information.

• Start researching your new community.

7 Weeks Before Your Move

• Start compiling medical, dental, shot and prescription records.

• Ask doctors for referrals in your new city.

• Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred.

• Gather copies of legal and financial records.

• Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.

• Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.

6 Weeks Before Your Move

• Plan how you will move valuables and difficult to replace items (certified mail, or carry them with you).

• Begin purging your home. Separate items into those you will keep, donate or discard.

• Plan a garage sale.

• Start using items that can’t be moved such as frozen foods, bleach, and aerosols (check out do-not-ship items).

• Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.

• Contact health clubs, organization, and groups to cancel or transfer memberships.

5 Weeks Before Your Move

• Order boxes and moving supplies.

• Begin packing items you don’t use often.

• Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it is destined for.

• Pinpoint your move date.

• File a change of address with the Postal Service, or ask them to hold your mail at the post office in your new city.

4 Weeks Before Your Move

• Reserve your move online or by calling 816-256-8599.

• Notify these utility services of your move (both at your old and new locations):

  • Electric

  • Water

  • Gas

  • Telephone

  • Cell phone

  • Cable/Satellite and internet

  • Sewer

  • Trash Collection

• Make travel arrangements for your pets.

• Put copies of pet medical and immunization records in your move file. Host a garage sale.

3 Weeks Before Your Move

• Plan how to transport your plants (they cannot be moved in the trailer or ReloCube).

• Dispose of flammables, corrosives, and poisons. Read the Do Not Ship List for a comprehensive list.

• Have your automobile serviced.

2 Weeks Before Your Move

• Notify these professional services of your move:

  • Accountant

  • Attorney

  • Doctor

  • Dentist

  • Financial Planner

  • Health Insurance Provider

  • Insurance Agent

  • Schools

• Notify these services/accounts of your move:

  • Auto Finance Company

  • Bank/Credit Union/Finance Companies

  • Credit Card Companies

  • Exterminator

  • Health Club

  • Home care service providers (lawn, exterminator, snow removal etc.)

  • Laundry service

  • Magazines

  • Monthly memberships (Nexflix, book of the month, etc.)

  • Newsletters

  • Newspapers

  • Pharmacy

  • Store/Gas Charge Accounts

• Notify these government offices of your move:

  • City/County Tax Assessor

  • State Vehicle Registration

  • Social Security Administration

  • State/Federal Tax Bureau (IRS)

  • Veterans Administration

• Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family.

• Confirm parking for your moving trailer or moving container. Obtain permits if needed.

• Plan meals for the last weeks to use up your food.

• Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner.

1 Weeks Before Your Move

• Review your moving plans with your moving consultant. Email or call with questions.

• Contact your bank or credit card company if you are planning to pay for your move by debit or credit card.

• Print two copies of your bill of lading (BOL) to keep in your move file.

• Notify friends and family of your new address and phone number with a free Moving Notice.

• Pack an essentials box to keep with you during the move.

• Drain gas and oil from lawn equipment, gas grills, heaters, etc.

• Drain water hoses and waterbeds.

• Measure furniture and doorways to determine if larger pieces will fit through the door.

• Empty and defrost refrigerator at least 24 hours before the move.

• Fill any prescriptions you will need during the move.

Moving Day Checklist

• Be familiar with our packing and loading tips and personally supervise hired labor.

• Place carpet, floor and door frame protectors throughout your home.

• Load goods in a pre-designated order, saving “last load” items for the rear of your shipment.

• Check every room and closet one last time to make sure nothing is left behind.

• Leave a note with your new address so that future residents can forward stray mail.

Moving In Checklist

• Clean your new home, make sure everything is in working condition and make any repairs.

• Pick up any mail being held at the local post office

• Unload your items and begin organizing your new home.

After the Move Checklist

• Keep all receipts and documents in your move file and store it in an easy-to-remember location.

• Get a new driver’s license and automobile tags, register to vote, etc.

• Contact the local paper for a new subscription.

• Enjoy your new home!