8-12 Weeks Before Moving

  • Choose a moving date
  • Hire movers or reserve a truck
  • Declutter and donate items you no longer want or need
  • Start a moving binder/folder

6-8 Weeks Before

  • Begin packing nonessentials
  • Notify schools, employers, and important contacts
  • Arrange utility transfers
  • Update Insurance

4 Weeks Before

  • Change your address
  • Confirm Movers
  • Pack room by room
  • Plan for pets and children

2 Weeks Before

  • Confirm Utilities
  • Finish Most Packing
  • Prepare an essentials box
  • Clean and repair the home

Moving Week

  • Protect floors and Valuables
  • Take photos of the home
  • Keep important documents with you
  • Complete the final walkthrough

Moving Day

  • Inventory boxes
  • Check meters and Utilities
  • Secure Keys
  • Verify the new home’s condition

After the Move

  • Update your Illinois address where needed
  • Unpack systematically
  • Check sole/CO detectors
  • Locate shutoffs and emergency supplies

Illinois-Specific Moving Checklist

  • DMV/vehicle records
  • Voter registration
  • Property-tax considerations
  • Local municipality requirements
  • Weather-related preparation

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