Checklist Budget Timeline Research Address Change Resources Spreadsheet

Checklist Budget Timeline Research Address Change Resources Spreadsheet

Moving Timeline & Milestone Tracker

12 phases, 40 milestones. Check each one off as you complete it — progress saves automatically.

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6 Months Before

Decide to move — goal and destination confirmed

Initial budget set

Research target locations begins

3 Months Before

Location / neighborhood chosen

Housing search begins (rental or purchase)

Moving company research starts

Notice given to current landlord

2 Months Before

New home secured (lease signed or offer accepted)

Movers booked

Travel arranged (if long-distance)

Decluttering and sorting begins

6 Weeks Before

Insurance policies updated

Schools researched and enrolled (if applicable)

Healthcare providers researched at destination

4 Weeks Before

Packing supplies purchased

Non-essentials packed

Mail forwarding set up with USPS

3 Weeks Before

Utilities scheduled at new home

Internet / cable install booked

Address change notifications sent — banks, employer

2 Weeks Before

Most items packed

Utilities cancellation scheduled at old home

1 Week Before

Confirm all moving day logistics

Pack essentials box

Defrost freezer

Move Day

Final walkthrough of old home

Keys handed over — deposit receipt collected

Movers loaded and departed

Arrived at new home — inspect before unloading

Essentials unpacked for night-one comfort

1 Week After

DMV — new driver's license (if new state)

Vehicle re-registration

Voter registration updated

IRS change of address filed

2 Weeks After

All utility accounts at old home confirmed closed

Security deposit follow-up with old landlord

1 Month After

All subscriptions and accounts updated

New doctors / dentists selected

Fully settled — post-move review complete

Overall Progress

0 of 40 done

Key Dates

Ideal Start 6 months out

Book Movers 6–8 weeks out

Start Packing 4 weeks out

Mail Forward 4 weeks out

DMV Update 1 week after

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