Moving Guide - After Moving

Moving can be one of the most stressful events in our lives. However, by getting organized and planning ahead, you can prepare your family for a smooth move.

VanLines.com provides you with Local Movers and Interstate Movers services and resources that will help make your relocation cost effective, efficient, and even pleasant.

Be sure to consult our Relocation Guides and Tips, which provide valuable information such as how to pick movers, how to prepare for your relocation week by week, and how to pack.

VanLines.com only conducts business with industry professionals who can commit to unmatched customer service. When you’re ready to get rates, use our services to request multiple quotes from licensed and insured moving companies in your area.

In just a few easy steps, we’ll help you make your relocation a successful one!

Moving Guide

6-8 Weeks before move

4-5 Weeks before move

3 Weeks before move

2 Weeks before move

1 Week before move

Moving Day!

After Moving

Settling In

• Locate your local post office, police station, fire station and hospitals as well as gas stations near your home.

• Become familiar with your neighborhood shopping areas. You may need house wares, tools or other items for your new home unexpectedly.

• Call the department of sanitation in your new home to find out which day the trash is collected and what type of recycling programs are available in your community.

• Get new service providers such as a bank, pharmacist, cleaner, cable television etc if you have not already done so.

• Contact your local DMV if you have moved to a different state to exchange your driver’s license and register your vehicle.

• Provide your new doctor and dentist with your medical history.

• Transfer insurance policies to your new agent. You may also wish to make a detailed list of your belongings, their value, and you coverage.

• Get information on schools, libraries, community activities and emergency calling service fro your local Chamber of Commerce.

• Obtain local library cards.

• Register to vote in your new city.

• Decide which documents must be kept and determine for how long. File and keep them in a safe place.