Moving Checklist

6-8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE

• Request relocation packet from Chamber of Commerce or visit www.missoulachamber.com/community/
• Get estimates for movers or truck rental
• Schedule movers or truck rental
• Determine furniture layout for new home
• Make inventory of household items
• Arrange for school transfer
• Ask for doctor and dental referrals; arrange for transfer of medical and dental records
• Fill out change-of-address card with post office

4-6 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE

• Get packing supplies: boxes, packing paper, tape, markers
•Use up or dispose of food, cleaning supplies, and hazardous materials
• Have garage sale/donate unwanted items
• Arrange for carpet and drapery cleaning
• Arrange for house cleaning
• Arrange for move of pets
• Arrange for move of plants
• Arrange for utilities (cancel old; start new in Missoula, MT):

Electricity/gas

Missoula Electric Co-op
(406) 541-4433; www.missoulaelectric.com

NorthWestern Energy
(406) 542-5950; www.northwesternenergy.com

Water/sewer

Mountain Water Company
(406) 721-5570; www.mtnwater.com

Telephone/internet

Blackfoot Telecommunications Group
(406) 541-5000; www.blackfoot.com

Bresnan Communications
(406) 542-3900; www.bresnan.com

Digital Bridge Communication
(406) 542-5643; www.digitalbridgecommunications.com

Falcon Communications
(406) 728-4936; www.falconmt.com

Montana Electronics
(406) 721-2255

Qwest Communications
(800) 875-7526; www.qwest.com

Garbage/recycling

Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC
(406) 543-3157; www.disposal.com

Cellular Telephone Providers:

Alltel Wireless
(406) 543-2355; (406) 541-2355
www.alltel.com

Cellular-One
(406) 541-5055; (406) 549-3277
www.cellonenation.com

Cellular Plus
(406) 829-1410
www.cellularplusus.com

Verizon Wireless
(406) 542-1999
www.verizonwireless.com

Wireless Connection
(406) 721-2470

• Arrange for transfer of homeowner’s/renter’s insurance
• Begin packing

2-3 WEEKS BEFORE MOVE

• Set aside critical documents and items you will keep with you
• Transfer prescriptions
• Change address and notify:
• Family and friends
• Newspaper
• Magazines
• Bank
• Health, life, and auto insurance policies
• Credit cards and bills
• Employer

1-5 DAYS BEFORE MOVE

• Defrost freezer
• Empty ice maker and ice cube trays in case of power shutdown
• Clean refrigerator, stove, and oven
• Disconnect and drain appliances for move
• Drain fuel from power equipment
• Close out safe deposit box
• Confirm travel arrangements
• Confirm arrival time of movers/pick-up time of rental truck
• Gather and clean outdoor furniture
• Return cable box, cable modem, DSL modem if necessary
• Organize keys
• Clean house
• Finish packing

MOVING DAY

• Disassemble beds
• Double-check that all cupboards, closets, dishwasher and other appliances are empty
• Give movers tour and instructions for what is being moved

DONE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF MOVE

• Change address
• Driver’s license
• Auto registration
• Voter registration
• Re-establish safe deposit box
• Enjoy new home!