Moving Checklist
Great tool for peace of mind
Whether you are moving out of a home or an apartment, moving somewhere local or to another state, a Moving Checklist is an essential tool for planning and peace of mind. It's no small task packing your things, deciding whether to rent a truck or hire a mover, and keeping the whole process organized.
Step by step plans
Our free printable moving checklist takes you step by step - from what to do 2 months in advance (like arranging the transfer of medical records and scheduling utilities) to the weeks following your move (like completing your change of address checklist).
Printable Moving Checklists
Download a printable moving checklist in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to view and print this file.
Printable Moving Checklist (.pdf)
Moving Checklist
for Excel and Google Sheets
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⤓ Excel (.xlsx)License: Private Use (not for distribution or resale)
Description
Create and print a checklist to take you each step of the way to have a successful move. With this spreadsheet, you can add or remove items as needed.
It is important to have a checklist if you are packing up and moving out. Some of the main benefits of a moving checklist are:
- Organization: Helps you stay on track with what tasks need to be done before, during, and after moving.
- Time management and prioritization: Some tasks may take priority and have a timeframe in which they need to be started or completed. Others with less of a priority can be left until later on.
- Communication and progress tracker: Whether you are moving by yourself or with others, a checklist helps with clear communication. It tracks everyone’s progress and responsibilities.
- Smoother transition: The main goal of the moving checklist is to create an organized transition by making sure you know all of the tasks and details of each step of the move.
Disclaimer: Every move is different. While planning your move, decide how detailed you want your checklist to be and make the appropriate changes. We don't guarantee everything you'll need to consider is on this list.
Other Moving Resources
- Moving Checklist - RealSimple.com - A guide to help plan and organize your move.
- Moving Guide - Uhaul.com - U-Haul's guide to moving
