| More than 14 days before moving: | ||||
| ____ | Get boxes and moving supplies. | ____ | Arrange phone service at your new home. | |
| ____ | Take unwanted items to charity and/or dump. | ____ | Set up mail-forward with Canada Post. | |
| ____ | Dispose of household chemicals properly (old paint, caustic cleaners, etc.). Take these to the local Toxic Waste Centre. | ____ | Arrange the return of any cable TV equipment. | |
| Complete necessary change of address forms. | If necessary, do the following: | |||
| ____ | Drivers’ license, Health cards, Insurance | ____ | Make travel arrangements and reservations. | |
| ____ | Employer, Doctor, Dentist | ____ | Arrange transfer of car insurance & license plates. | |
| ____ | Magazine subscriptions and other mailings | ____ | Notify kids’ schools, transfer records. | |
| ____ | Memberships, insurance | ____ | Register at new school. | |
| ____ | Bank accounts, credit cards, and tax office (Canada Customs and Revenue Agency) |
____ | Get copies of medical and dental records; if you have pets, get copies of veterinary records. |
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| 8 to 14 days before moving: | ||||
| ____ | Return borrowed items. | ____ | Arrange connection of utilities at new place. | |
| ____ | Retrieve loaned items | ____ | Arrange disconnection of utilities at old place. | |
| ____ | Arrange for major applicances to be moved. | ____ | Dispose of all flammable materials. | |
| 2 to 7 days before moving: | ||||
| ____ | Determine what you can bring with you if travelling by car, plane, train, or bus. | ____ | Pack a suitcase with the clothes and toiletries that you’ll need the first day in your new home. | |
| ____ | Prepare “installed items” that you’re bringing (TV antenna or shelves*). | ____ | Pack a special box with other essentials you’ll need for the first few days and marks this box “Do Not Move”. | |
| The day before moving: | ||||
| ____ | Take down curtains and curtain rods. | ____ | Pack your personal belongings, except your alarm clock, necessary clothes, jewellry and bedding | |
| ____ | Empty, defrost and clean refrigerator; clean the stove. | |||
| Moving Day : | ||||
| ____ | Keep paperwork accessible. | ____ | Collect all keys; keep them in a safe place. | |
| ____ | Strip and dismantle beds. | ____ | Clean premises that you are leaving, inspect with the landlord. | |
| ____ | Final walk-through: check all closets and cabinets. | ____ | If using a moving company, confirm the new address and delivery time with the driver. | |
| ____ | If using a moving company, walk about with supervisor and sign inventory forms. | ____ | Know how to reach your new landlord or superintendent. | |
| *Note: Ensure your lease permits the items that you plan to install in a new place. Some leases may not permit the installation of shelving screwed into walls or TV antennas.
Be sure to give proper notice; see the Provincial Fact Sheets for information on the notice required. |
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