Here are some helpful pampmphlets and
tips to help prepare for your move. Be sure to check
out some of our links
as well to aid you in the moving process. To view
the pamphlets below you will need to first have Adobe
Reader installed on your computer. The link below
will take you to their site so that you can get a
free version of reader.
Rights
And Responsibilities When You Move Pamphlet
If your move is long distance then this booklet is
a must read. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
publishes Your Rights And Responsibilities When You
Move that tells you what to expect from your long
distance moving company.
Important
Information For Persons Moving Household Goods Booklet
Moving locally? This booklet, Important Information
for Persons Moving Household Goods (within California)
tells you what to expect from your local moving company.
Consumer
Handbook - A Practical Guide to Interstate Moving
This book is put out by the American Moving &
Storage Association. Filled with great tips to prepare
for you move and searching for a good moving company.
Preparation
for the Move
12 weeks before you move, have you ....
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Chosen your mover and signed the
acceptance note?
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Sorted through basement, loft and
garage?
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Resolved what to do with prohibited
items?
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Made proper provision for pets?
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Decided whether or not you are taking
your car?
10 weeks before your move, have you
....
8 weeks before you move, have you ....
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Started to prepare your mailing
list of people who need your change of address?
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Notified banks, savings accounts,
credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, hire
purchase and rental companies?
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Started to round up passports, birth/marriage
certificates and other family documentation?
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Applied for any necessary visas?
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Checked that electrical goods will
work in your new home?
6 weeks before you move, have you ....
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Separated favorite toys?
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Made sure your pet's vaccinations
are up to date?
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Arranged for mail to be forwarded?
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Decided whether or not to buy any
new household goods - check tax refunds?
4 weeks before you move, have you ....
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Decided which clothes travel with
you?
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Started to dismantle climbing frames/garden
furniture?
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Agreed an insurance value and terms
with your mover?
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Made arrangements of connection
of services at your new home?
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Returning library books?
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Canceled milk, newspapers, subscriptions?
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Found new homes for your plants?
7 days before your move, have you ....
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Defrosted the refrigerator/freezer?
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Planned simple meals for moving
day to avoid using appliances.?
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Separated luggage items you need
for personal travel?
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Cleaned garden tools, bicycles and
any other gardening equipment?
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Emptied the tanks of powered tools
such as mowers?
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Checked you have enough medication
for at least two weeks, and ensure you have copies
of any necessary prescriptions for use at destination?
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Collected travelers checks or local
currency?
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Arranged for someone to look after
the children on moving day?
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