1. |
BOOK
EARLY! Many movers and truck
rentals are booked months in advance.
Everybody wants to move at the end of
the month due to the termination dates
of leases and interest prorations! |
2. |
RECONFIRM
your move date with your moving company
approximately ONE MONTH prior to your
move date. |
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Starting
time:_____________________________________
Number of boxes needed:___________________________
Date of box delivery________________________________
Name of moving company___________________________
Contact person at moving company___________________
NOTIFY YOUR MOVER OF ANY SPECIAL
NEED ITEMS THAT NEED ATTENTION
SUCH AS PIANOS OR ANY OTHER UNUSUALLY
LARGE OR HEAVY OBJECTS. THEY MAY REQUIRE
ADDITIONAL MANPOWER TO MOVE.
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3. |
Record
all of your expenses and save
your receipts because some of your moving
expenses may be tax deductible. Consult
your tax advisor for more information.
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4. |
Start
packing unnecessary items: |
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Seasonal items/clothing
• Books
• Silverware/china
• Personal records
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5. |
Clean
out and pack |
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Attic
• Garage
• Basement
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6. |
Contact
utility companies, etc., to
transfer service from the seller to
you. Avoid paying reconnection
fees. |
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Gas
• Electric
• Telephone
• Cable television
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Water / sewer
• Newspaper
• Trash
• Lawn service
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7. |
Change
of address and change of telephone numbers
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Mail forwarding at old post office to
new address
• Magazines / subscriptions
• Credit card accounts
• Insurance companies
• Attorney
• Bank
• Installment loans
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Accountant
• Stock broker
• Relatives
• Health insurance company
• Employer
• Doctors
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8. |
Government
related notifications |
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Personal
property tax department of old
municipality TO OBTAIN a prorated
personal property TAX REFUND |
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Personal
property tax department of your
new municipality to register your
personal property and to pay your
prorated personal property tax.
THIS MUST BE DONE TO RECEIVE YOUR
COUNTY WINDSHIELD DECALS IN A
TIMELY MANNER. |
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Division
of Motor Vehicles for your license
change of address and automobile
registration-OTHERWISE YOU WILL
NOT RECEIVE YOUR ANNUAL OR BI-ANNUAL
RENEWAL NOTIFICATION FOR YOUR
AUTOMOBILE TAGS. |
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Internal
Revenue Service |
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9. |
Pack
a box with items that you will need
as soon as you move |
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•
Money to pay movers-Many small movers
require cash
• Copy of mover’s cost estimate
in case of disagreement
• Checks
• Personal papers
• Cleaning supplies
• Paper towels/toilet paper
• Soap
• Coffee pot, coffee, cups, etc.
• Tool box for hookups e.g. icemaker,
etc.
• Extension cords
• Paper plates |
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Utensils
• Linens/towels
• Radio/television
• Alarm clock
• Telephone
• Trash bags
• Flashlight
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Contact lenses
• Medicines
• Diapers/child needs |
SUGGESTIONS
FOR PACKING YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS |
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Make your boxes a manageable size and
not too heavy
• Label your box with specific
room e.g. living room, front corner
bedroom, not Charlie’s bedroom
• Fill partially full boxes with
stuffing such as crumpled up paper to
eliminate shifting and damage
• Pack heavy objects on the bottom.
Pack fragile items on top and mark box
as fragile
• Do not mix contents of different
rooms in the same box
• Use plastic trash bags for drawer/dresser
contents to eliminate weight
• Tape empty drawers closed
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| TYPES
OF BOXES YOU MIGHT NEED |
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SMALL
(1.5 cubic feet) – Used
for small, heavy items such
as books, record albums, tapes,
CDs, tools, utensils, etc. |
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MEDIUM
(3.1 cubic feet) – Pots,
pans, shoes, purses, food stuffs,
toys, blankets, linens, garden
items, garage items, etc.
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LARGE
(4.5 cubic feet) – Fragile
and bulky items such as lamps,
shades, pictures, quilts, blankets,
etc. |
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DISHPACK
(5.2 cubic feet) – This
box is made for fragiles and
breakables. It is taller than
most and has double thickness
walls to cushion the contents.
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WARDROBE
– This is a portable closet.
It comes complete with a hanging
bar and transports clothes straight
from closet to closet. |
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MIRROR
CARTON/PICTURE CARTON –
Specifically made for oversized
artwork, mirrors, pictures,
glass top shelves, or table
inserts. Wrap your item in pads
or bubble material first! |
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LAMP
CARTON – This is a specialty
item. It is a tall and narrow
box that can be cut to fit a
lamp body. |
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GRANDFATHER
CLOCK BOX – Specialty
item for safe handling and/or
clock storage. |
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MOST
MOVERS AND TRUCK RENTAL COMPANIES OFFER
MOST OF THE ABOVE ITEMS.
MANY WILL REFUND MONEY TO YOU FOR UNUSED
BOXES, ETC., ONCE YOUR MOVE IS COMPLETE.
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