When you move into your new home.
This list will help you ensure your move is as trouble-free as possible. You can print this list by using the FILE and then PRINT buttons right from your browser.
A house full of moving boxes can be overwhelming.
- Make a plan before you start unpacking.
- Know where you want to put things you'll be using, and what will go into storage.
- Unpack first the things your household needs to function: sheets and towels, kitchen gear, clothes.
- Arrange for the telephone and utilities to be switched on the day you move in.
- If you are having any contracting work done before you move in, you may want to have them switched on as soon as the previous owners vacate.
- Arrange for special services. Such services may include cable television service, or local newspaper delivery.
- Change the locks on all entry doors. This ensures that only you and your household will have access to your house.
- Collapse boxes for storage or recycling. Save any boxes you need to repack items for storage.
- Settle your children into school. If you're moving to a new school district, you'll need to enrol your children if you haven't already done so. Be sure you have their medical records with you; most schools require immunization and physical records before they will accept a student.
- Complete any changes of address you may have postponed. This may mean sending notices to family and friends, magazines, professional , or any other group you belong to
- Change your driver's license and car registration. Different rules apply in different states. Check your state's requirements.
- Change your voter's registration
- Start a log of repairs, remodeling, and major maintenance projects. It may seem premature, but it's a good habit to get into.
- File these plans for future reference.