In preparing for a move, it’s easy to get bogged down with all the things to do. Stay on top of all that with our checklists. Be sure to take care of all the items. If you’re one month away from your move and use these checklists for the first time, make sure you’ve already taken care of the items in the “Three Months Before Moving” and “Two Months Before Moving” checklists.
More Checklists: Military PCS Guide
1 Month Before Your Military PCS Move:
- Schedule pickup and delivery dates with your mover, and arrange for storage if needed.
- Verify your move-in schedule with real estate agents and landlords; arrange for temporary housing if needed.
- If you haven’t found a new residence yet, obtain a post office box or forwarding address for your mail until you have a permanent address.
- If you haven’t done so already, visit your military financial center or private adviser for financial counseling.
- If you are on active duty, check to see if you are entitled to advanced pay or other benefits.
- Get rid of any unwanted items around your house (furniture, clothes, etc.). You can sell them online, hold a garage sale or donate them to charity. Keep any receipts from your donations for tax purposes.
- Arrange to pick up your children’s school records or get the proper procedures for sending the records to their new school.
- Arrange for letters of transfer from your church and clubs, including Scouts or other national organizations.
- If you or someone in your family is employed, arrange with your employer to forward tax withholding forms.
- Ensure that all health, life, fire and auto insurance is up to date, and inform these companies of your new address.
- Return library books and other borrowed items.
- Ensure that your vehicle(s) are in good running condition and that all required maintenance has been completed.
- Record serial numbers of electronic and other important equipment.
- Fill out an IRS change of address form.
- Have appliances serviced for moving.
- Dismantle outdoor play equipment and outdoor structures (utility sheds, playhouses, swing or gym sets).
More Checklists: Military PCS Guide
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