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Atlanta Moving Guide
Eight to ten weeks prior to moving
Clear out storage areas of house (attic, basement, etc.)
Begin taking inventory of your furniture and household items
Obtain 3 estimates from moving companies
Call insurance company to secure moving insurance
Document and file all moving papers and receipts
Enroll children in school/day care in your new area
Six to eight weeks prior to moving
Begin searching for new health care profressionals
Clean closets/ have a garage sale
Complete a change of address form
Tell friends and relatives when and where you are moving
Subscribe to new local paper
Four to six weeks prior to moving
Begin packing
Gather drivers license and registration documents
Gather all legal and personal documentation
Contact utilities for disconnect and new connections
Arrange for homeowners insurance in new home
Request refunds for unused services (cable/ security deposit)
Three weeks prior to moving
Set up all travel plans
Arrage to close current bank accounts/ open new accounts
Arrange for child care on moving day
Notify current state DMV of new address
Two weeks prior to moving
Review arrangements with moving company
Service automobiles for moving day
Arrange special transportation for pets and plants
One week prior to moving
Prepare directions for moving company
Settle outstanding bills with local merchants
Pick up dry cleaning
Pick up vet records
Prepare all power equipment for move (drain oil/gas)
Cancel newspaper delivery
Purchase travelers checks
Purchase 2 weeks of medications
Forward all pharmacy records
Two to three days prior to moving
Defrost freezer and refridgerator
You or moving company finich packing
Pack first night items and emergency kit (put in car)
Record all utility meter readings
Go through entire house to look for forgotten items
Remain at home until movers are finished
Complete and copy bill of laden and inventory list
At your new home
Unpack first night items and emergency kit
Await moving company
Pay movers at the time they finish
Carefully match boxes with inventory list
Place important diocuments in a safe place
Go to post office to collect mail
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