8 Weeks Before0/4
Research and book moving companyLogistics
Get 3 moving quotesLogistics
Create moving budgetFinance
Notify landlord (if renting)Admin
6 Weeks Before0/4
Start decluttering — donate/sell unwanted itemsPacking
Order packing supplies (boxes, tape, bubble wrap)Packing
Request time off work for moving dayAdmin
Research schools (if applicable)Family
4 Weeks Before0/6
Start packing non-essential itemsPacking
Submit USPS change of addressAdmin
Notify banks, insurance, and credit cardsAdmin
Schedule utility disconnection at old addressUtilities
Schedule utility connection at new addressUtilities
Update voter registrationAdmin
2 Weeks Before0/5
Pack majority of household itemsPacking
Confirm moving company bookingLogistics
Transfer prescriptions to new pharmacyHealth
Update address on subscriptions and membershipsAdmin
Clean refrigerator and pantryCleaning
1 Week Before0/5
Pack essentials box (toiletries, clothes, chargers)Packing
Disassemble large furniturePacking
Label all boxes with room destinationPacking
Take photos of old home for move-out inspectionAdmin
Confirm new address and access detailsLogistics
Moving Day0/6
Load boxes onto truckLogistics
Do final walkthrough of old homeCleaning
Hand over keys to old homeAdmin
Check new home for damage before unloadingAdmin
Set up beds and essential furniture firstSetup
Unpack moving day essentials boxSetup
After Moving0/8
Update driver's license at DMVAdmin
Register vehicle in new state (if applicable)Admin
Find new doctors, dentists, and vetsHealth
Register children in new schoolFamily
Update address on all online accountsAdmin
Meet neighbors and explore the areaSocial
Review and update home insuranceFinance
File moving expense receipts for taxesFinance