U-PACK'S MOVING CHECKLIST - 8 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE

Sep 23, 2026

U-PACK'S Moving Checklist provides a step-by-step action plan to keep a relocation organized across the final weeks. It covers collecting estimates, building a move file, researching a new community, transferring records and memberships, managing valuables, purging and preparing for sales, ordering supplies, reserving the move, coordinating utilities and travel arrangements for pets, and confirming logistics before move day. The guide also continues with moving-day supervision, loading order, and a moving-in checklist for cleaning, setup, mail handling, receipts, and essential registrations.

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# U-PACK'S MOVING CHECKLIST This comprehensive Moving Checklist was designed to help you stay on track leading up to,during,and after your moving day.Even with a long to-do list,moving doesn't have to bestressful!U-Pack Moving is the solution that makes it easier and more affordable than you'veever imagined.With help from U-Pack and this easy moving checklist,you'll be on your way tothe most relaxed move you've ever made! ## 8 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE □Start collecting estimates from moving companies-including a free moving quote from U-Pack!Budget for moving expenses. □Create a“move file”to keep track of quotes,receipts and other important information.Start researching your new community. 7WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE □Start compiling medical,dental,shot and prescription records. □Ask doctors for referrals in your new city. □Arrange to have school records and veterinarian records transferred.Gather copies of legal and financial records. □Call your insurance agent to see what changes you need to make to your new policy.Contact health clubs,organization,and groups to cancel or transfer memberships. ## 6 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE □Plan howyou will move valuables and ifficult to replace items(certified mail,or carry them with you). □Begin purging your home.Separate items into those you will keep,donate or discard. □Plan a garage sale.Start using items that can't be moved such as frozen foods,bleach,and aerosols ## 5 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE □Order boxes and moving supplies. □Begin packing items you don't use often. □Clearly label each box with its contents and the room it is destined for.Pinpoint your move date.Fileachange ofaddress with the PostalService,orask them toholdyour mailatthe post office inyour new city. # U-PACK'S MOVING CHECKLIST | 4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□Reserve your move online or by calling 1-800-240-7422.
□Notify these utility services of your move(both at your old and new locations):
O Electric
O Water
O Gas
O Telephone
O Cellphone
O Cable/Satellite and Internet
O Sewer
O Trash Collection
Make travel arrangements foryour pets.
□Put copies of pet medical and immunization records in your move file.
Host a garage sale. | | | --- | --- | | | | | 3 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE | | | □Plan how to transport your plants (they cannot be moved in the trailer or ReloCube)
□Dispose of flammables,corrosives,and poisons.Read the Do Not Ship List for a comprehensive list.
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Have your automobile serviced. | | | | | | | | --- | | 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□Notify these professional services of your move:
O Accountant
O Attorney
O Doctor
O Dentist
O Financial Planner
O Health Insurance Provider
O Insurance Agent
O Schools | U-PACK'S MOVING CHECKLIST | | 2 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR MOVE
□Notify these services/accounts of your move:
O Auto Finance Company
O Bank/Credit Union/Finance Companies
O Credit Card Companies
O Exterminator
O Health Club
O Home care service providers(lawn,exterminator,snow removal etc.)
O Laundry service
O Magazines
O Monthly memberships(Netflix,book of the month,etc.)
O Newsletters
O Newspapers
O Pharmacy
O Store/Gas Charge Accounts
□Notify these government offices of your move:
O City/County Tax Assessor
O State Vehicle Registration
O Social Security Administration
O State/Federal Tax Bureau (IRS)
O Veterans Administration
O Confirm travel arrangements for pets and family.
O Confirm parking foryour moving trailer or moving container.Obtain permits if needed.
O Plan meals for the last weeks to use up your food.
O Assemble a folder of important info about your house for the next home owner. | | --- | --- | | | | U-PACK'S MOVING CHECKLIST ## 1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR MOVE □Review your moving plans with your moving consultant.Email or cal

FAQs

What should be prepared 8 weeks before the move?

Start collecting estimates from moving companies and create a move file for quotes, receipts, and important information. Begin researching the new community and budget for moving expenses.

What tasks are recommended 4 weeks before moving?

Reserve the move online or by phone, notify utility services at both old and new locations, and make travel arrangements for pets. Put copies of pet records in the move file and host a garage sale if needed.

What should be handled during moving day and when moving in?

Supervise hired labor, protect carpets and door frames, load goods in a pre-designated order, and perform final checks to ensure nothing is left behind. After arrival, clean the new home, verify everything works, unload and organize, keep receipts and documents in the move file, and complete essential registrations.

Sep 23, 2026

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