Moving Timeline: 

Six Weeks Before the Move

• Notify Apartment Locators Plus where you are moving.
• Make an inventory of all of the items you want to move.
• Organize a Garage Sale or call your favorite charity to clean out household items you do not want to move.
• Get estimates from several moving companies and select your mover. Make sure you find out the expected form of payment from the mover.
• Start packing NOW. Start with items that are stored in your attic or basement, that aren't used often.
• Check with your employer to find out what moving expenses they will pay. 

Four Weeks Before the Move

• Notify current landlord.
• Notify family, friends, magazine subscriptions, credit card companies, newspaper delivery, etc. of your change in address.
• Notify Insurance companies to cancel or transfer coverage (Auto, Health, and Home & Health)..
• Get records of your pet's medical history and immunizations from the veterinarian.
• Contact utility companies for refunds of your deposit and set turn-off dates.
• Service power mowers, snowmobiles, etc. Drain all gas/oil in motorized vehicles to prevent a fire.
• Obtain all family records prescriptions, eyeglasses and x-rays.
• Ask current doctors & dentist for possible referrals.
• Get your children's school records.
• Move your valuables to a safe deposit box to prevent loss.
• Give away or arrange for transportation of house plants (most moving companies will not move plants).

One Week Before the Move

• Locate new bank and order new checks.
• Arrange credit reference.
• Transfer or close all your checking and savings accounts.
• Have your automobile(s) serviced.
• Fill out Post Office change of address forms and give to the postmaster.
• Empty your freezer and plan use of foods.
• Defrost the freezer and clean refrigerator. Use baking soda to dispel odor.
• Arrange for sufficient cash or traveler checks to cover moving expenses.
• Separate cartons and luggage you need for personal/family travel.
• Organize at least one room in the house for packers and movers to work freely.
• Plan for special needs of children and pets.
• Arrange to have utilities turned on at your new address.
• Remove valuables from the safe deposit box before moving day so they aren't left behind.

On Moving Day

• Notify Apartment Locators Plus where you are moving.
• Plan to spend the entire day at the house. Don't leave until the movers have gone.
• Carry jewelry and valuable documents yourself; or use registered mail.
• Stay with the moving van driver to oversee the inventory.
• Be sure to tell packers and/or drivers about fragile or precious items.
• Take a final tour of your apartment or home. Double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty..
• Double check with the driver to make certain moving company records show the correct delivery address and date of delivery. Give driver phone numbers both here and in new community to contact you in case of a problem.
• Get complete routing information from the driver and phone numbers where you can call the driver or company while en route.
• Disconnect all utilities.
• Lock all doors and windows.
• Leave old keys with apartment manager, realtor, or neighbor.
• Let close friends and relatives know your route, including overnight stops.
• Carry cashier checks or travelers checks for quick available funds. 

After You Arrive

• Make sure Apartment Locators Plus is listed as your referral source on your paperwork at your new home.
• Make sure Apartment Locators Plus, has all your move-in information
• Check on service of utilities (telephone, gas, electric, water, cable, trash removal) at new address.
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace.
• Have new address recorded on driver's license, or obtain a new Colorado license if you are new in town.
• Register your car within 5 days after arrival in new state, to avoid possible fees.
• Register children in school.
• Arrange for medical services (doctors, dentist, etc).
• Obtain phone numbers for emergencies, such as fire/police, and determine the nearest hospital.
• Register to vote.

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