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Clean out closets, attic, basement, garage, etc. Decide which items you will move and which you will not.
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Plan a garage sale or donate items to charity (remember to obtain receipts showing the items approximate value for possible tax deductions).
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Find a loving home for your plants.
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Check with your veterinarian about your pets. Ensure that your pets are properly inoculated and have appropriate rabies tags.
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Arrange for transportation of your pets. Inquire about boarding at either origin or destination location, if needed.
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If possible, take pictures or videotape your belongings. Record serial numbers of electronic equipment.
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Start using canned goods, frozen foods and other household items that can not be moved. Buy only what will be used before your move.
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Review finances, one month advance pay may be authorized. Check with travel pay concerning details and other benefits. Be sure of your mode of travel (car, plane) when discussing advance travel to avoid over/under payment.
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Gather valuable personal papers that you may need at your destination, including medical and dental records, school records, birth certificates, insurance policies, wills, deeds, stocks, titles, bank statements, tax records, etc.
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Make a list of everyone needing to be notified about your move (family, friends, creditors, subscriptions, clubs, professionals, etc.).
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Get change of address forms from the Post Office. It can take up to a month for magazines and other businesses to adjust their records.
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Notify current utilities (gas, phone, electric, water, cable TV, trash collection) of disconnect dates, request final readings and provide a forwarding address. If possible, keep utilities in service through moving day.
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Transfer bank accounts and safe deposit box.
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Do not clean upholstered furniture before the move. Moisture could cause mold if your furniture must be placed in storage.
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Send clothing, curtains, draperies and rugs out for cleaning and then leave in wrapping.
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