•    Call a moving company or make truck rental reservations to move yourself.
   •    Make sure you prepare a budget and get some estimates before making a decision.
   •    Save moving receipts (some moving expenses are tax deductible).
   •    Inform gas, electric, water, cable, local telephone and trash removal services, of your move.
   •    Sign up for services and utilities, at your new address.
   •    Arrange to close or transfer your bank accounts, if appropriate.
   •    It is wise to establish a chequing account in your new town about a month prior to your move.
   •    Check your car's oil, gas and tires, to save time on the day of your move.
   •    Confirm travel reservations.
   •    If traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge cards, and other essentials.
   •    Make sure that you have obtained copies of all your necessary records and have them with you.
   •    Bring records such as medical, dental, and school records for your children and veterinary records for your pets.
   •    Many people forget to retrieve important documents from their safe deposit box.
   •    Remember to complete transactions with local businesses (for example, picking up your dry cleaning).
   •    Many people often forget to take the electric garage door opener out of their car and leave it behind.
   •    Retrieve the collection of spare house keys and leave them behind.
   •    Live plants may need to have an alternate moving arrangement made.