• Make sure you call or go online two months in advance to get moving estimates, reserve your truck rental or book long distance movers.
• Schedule to disconnect all utility services.
• Put together a list of all moving supplies needed. These should include boxes, tape, labels or markers, and scissors.
• Check with your insurance company and make sure you understand what's covered during your move.
• Fill out a change of address form available at any post office. Notify friends, family and others of your new address.
• Notify your bank and credit card companies of your new address.
• Fill out an IRS change of address form.
• Identify a storage company near you in case you need one.
• If you're moving in-state, find out where, and how to change your address on your driver's license.
• Notify your kids' schools and have their records transferred to their new schools.
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