Obtain and fill out post office change-of-address cards
Subscribe to the paper in your new hometown to learn more about your community. Make arrangements for storage if necessary
Ask your doctor or health plan provider for referrals, and obtain all medical records
Have antiques, pieces of art, and other valuables appraised
Clean all closets and drawers
Start using foods and cleaning supplies that cannot be moved

Schedule disconnection of utility services at your old home, connection of them at your new one. Be sure to disconnect the day after you leave and connect the day before you arrive. If you have "last month" deposits with services, such as the telephone company, request your refund
If you are moving yourself, reserve a rental truck
If you are packing yourself, obtain packing materials from www.ras-group.ie and start packing items you won't need until after you arrive at your new house
Arrange for cleaning and repair of furniture, drapes and carpeting
Arrange for special transportation of your pets and plants if necessary
Arrange your insurance through www.ras-group.ie to see how your possessions are covered during transit
Make any travel plans necessary for your move
Check to see if you need any moving permits
plan your moving sale. Remember to check with local authorities about restrictions
Collect all your impotant records. Gather personal and family records, including medical and dental, and veterinary; legal and financial documents; birth certificates, passports and insurance documents

Arrange the disposal of anything not sold at your moving sale. Service your car in preparation for the move. If you're moving from a warm climate to a cold one, check your antifreeze.
Return any borrowed items (including library books) and retrieve any loaned items
Cancel newspaper delivery
Notify any creditors of your move
Transfer prescriptions and be sure you have an adequate supply of medication to hand
Assemble a file folder of information to leave for the new owner of your home
Change your address - One week before you move send change of address cards to everyone that will need to contact you
Pick up laundry

transfer your bank accounts
Take animals to the vet for immunisation, if necessary
Close and empty your safe-deposit box
Settle any bills with local businesses
Drain power equipment of oil and gas. Drain water hoses
Find new homes for plants that will not be moved
Confirm any travel reservations
Defrost refrigerator and freezer
Let the movers pack your belongs, unless you are planning the move yourself
Disconnect any major appliances for the move
Pack a box of items that will be needed first at the new house. Clearly mark the box so you can identify it when there
Obtain cach or travellers checks for the move, and to pay the movers
Confirm arrival time of your moving van/truck
If moving yourself, dismantle beds and other large furniture

Moving Day

Be sure someone is at the old house to answer any questions
Note all utility meter readings
Read your bill of lading and inventory carefully before signing. Keep this paperwork in a safe place

Delivery Day

Check your belongings carefully and note on the inventory paperwork any damaged items
Supervise unloading and unpacking