Your Moving Out-of-State Checklist

Moving out-of-state can be a complex process. Start early to plan thoroughly and reduce the stress associated with long-distance moves. This checklist will guide you through all the essential steps, ensuring you don't miss any critical tasks. With the right preparation, your interstate move can be efficient and less daunting.

Two Months Before the Move: Organizing and Sorting

Start your move by getting organized. Here’s what you need to do first:

• Inventory Your Belongings: Catalog everything you own. Decide what to keep, sell, donate, or discard.
• Research Moving Companies: Obtain quotes from several licensed movers specializing in interstate moves. Check reviews and confirm they are registered with the Department of Transportation.

Six Weeks Before the Move: Logistics and Notifications

As your move date approaches, it’s important to handle the logistics and notify essential contacts:



• Secure Your Mover: Choose your moving company and confirm your moving dates.
• Notify Important Parties: Inform banks, employers, and subscription services of your impending move. Begin transferring school records and setting up new medical providers if necessary.

One Month Before the Move: Begin Packing

Packing should begin with items you won’t need immediately. Here’s how to start:

• Gather Supplies: Purchase boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and other packing materials.
• Start Packing Non-Essentials: Begin with items you use less frequently to ease the packing process as the move date approaches.

Moving out-of-state can be a complex process. Start early to plan thoroughly and reduce the stress associated with long-distance moves. This checklist will guide you through all the essential steps, ensuring you don't miss any critical tasks. With the right preparation, your interstate move can be efficient and less daunting.

Two Months Before the Move: Organizing and Sorting

Start your move by getting organized. Here’s what you need to do first:

• Inventory Your Belongings: Catalog everything you own. Decide what to keep, sell, donate, or discard.
• Research Moving Companies: Obtain quotes from several licensed movers specializing in interstate moves. Check reviews and confirm they are registered with the Department of Transportation.

Six Weeks Before the Move: Logistics and Notifications

As your move date approaches, it’s important to handle the logistics and notify essential contacts:

• Secure Your Mover: Choose your moving company and confirm your moving dates.
• Notify Important Parties: Inform banks, employers, and subscription services of your impending move. Begin transferring school records and setting up new medical providers if necessary.

One Month Before the Move: Begin Packing

Packing should begin with items you won’t need immediately. Here’s how to start:

• Gather Supplies: Purchase boxes, tape, bubble wrap, and other packing materials.
• Start Packing Non-Essentials: Begin with items you use less frequently to ease the packing process as the move date approaches.

Two Weeks Before the Move: Final Preparations

Finalize your moving details and make last-minute adjustments:

• Confirm Details with Movers: Double-check the logistics with your moving company.
• Change Your Address: Update your address with the USPS and all relevant accounts and services.
• Prepare an Essentials Box: Pack a box with items you'll need immediately upon arrival at your new home, like toiletries, a few dishes, and bedding.

Moving Week: Last-Minute Tasks

The week of the move is crucial for tying up loose ends:

• Pack Most of Your Belongings: Leave out only the essentials you need for the last few days.
• Prepare Appliances: If applicable, prepare your large appliances for transport.
• Plan for Pets and Plants: Arrange safe transport for pets and decide how to handle houseplants.

Moving Day: Execution and Transportation

Moving day requires vigilance and oversight to ensure everything goes as planned:

• Oversee the Movers: Ensure all items are accounted for as they are loaded onto the truck.
• Keep Important Documents Handy: Have all contracts, personal documents, and essentials accessible throughout the move.

Post-Move: Settling In

Once you arrive, it’s time to settle into your new home:

• Inspect Delivered Items: Check for damages and confirm everything has arrived.
• Update Legal Documents: Apply for a new driver’s license and register your vehicle if necessary.
• Explore Your New Neighborhood: Get acquainted with your new surroundings to feel at home sooner.

Call CT Moving and Storage for Help With Your Out-of-State Move

As you embark on your out-of-state relocation, let CT Moving and Storage be your trusted partner every step of the way. With our extensive experience, we specialize in managing all aspects of interstate moves, ensuring a seamless and stress-free transition. Whether it’s packing, loading, or setting up your new space, our team is equipped to handle the challenges of your move. Contact us today to learn how we can tailor our services to meet your specific moving needs and help you settle into your new home with ease.