Your move, nothing forgotten 2 months before Confirm the moving date with the landlord / notary Request 3 quotes from movers and compare Inform the children's school and request the transfer file Sort: sell, donate, throw away what won't come Check access to the new home (lift, parking, floor) 1 month before Sign the contract with the chosen mover Book storage if needed Forward your mail (post office) and notify insurers Order boxes, bubble wrap, tape, markers Start packing non-essentials (books, decor, off-season) Notify utilities (electricity, water, internet) of the meter reading 1 week before Carefully pack fragile items (glass, dishes) and label "fragile" Dismantle furniture that needs it Prepare a "moving day" box: papers, medication, chargers, essentials Confirm the time slot with the mover Reserve a parking spot for the truck (departure and arrival) Moving day Do the move-out inspection with the landlord Supervise loading and check the inventory Give placement instructions at the new home Tour the old home before leaving Check nothing is left in the truck After arrival Do the move-in inspection Unpack the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom first Update your address on official documents Connect meters (water, gas, electricity, internet) Validate the service and pay the balance 
