Complete moving checklist: before, during and after

2 months before: planning

The planning phase is the time to make the most important decisions and organize logistics.

• Set the moving date — avoid end of month and weekends if possible
• Request at least 3 quotes and compare prices
• Choose the moving company and book in advance
• If renting, notify your landlord within the terms of your contract
• Start decluttering: sell, donate or dispose of items you no longer need
• Check if you need parking permits for the moving truck (restricted zones)

4 weeks before: utilities and documents

One month before is the time to handle paperwork and utilities.

• Cancel or transfer utilities: electricity, gas, water, internet, phone
• Notify address change to: bank, insurance, doctor, employer
• Set up mail forwarding with your postal service
• Cancel subscriptions tied to your address (gym, newspapers, delivery services)
• Get packing materials: boxes, tape, bubble wrap, markers, blankets
• Photograph complex furniture before disassembly (for reassembly reference)
• Book internet installation at the new home (allow 2-3 weeks)

2 weeks before: packing

Two weeks before, start systematic packing, beginning with the least-used rooms.

• Start with least-used rooms: basement, garage, storage
• Pack room by room, labeling every box with contents and destination
• Separate valuables and important documents — carry them with you personally
• Pack fragiles with bubble wrap and paper: plates vertically, glasses wrapped individually
• Disassemble large furniture and put screws in labeled bags
• Prepare a "first day box" with: sheets, towels, soap, coffee, chargers, medications

1 week before: final preparations

The final week is dedicated to details and verifications.

• Confirm date, time and details with the moving company
• Empty fridge and freezer — defrost the freezer
• Do a final laundry load and pack clean linens
• Prepare a cleaning kit for both the old and new home
• Verify all boxes are sealed and labeled
• Charge phone, power bank and keep house documents handy
• Notify neighbors about the move (especially in apartment buildings)

Moving day

On moving day stay calm, follow the plan and supervise.

• Do a final walk-through of every room, closet and drawer
• Check meters and note readings (electricity, gas, water)
• Supervise loading and indicate unloading priorities
• Take photos of the property condition before handing over keys
• Do a quick clean of the home you're leaving
• Verify nothing was left in basement, garage, balconies

After the move: the first week

In the new home there are things to do right away to settle in.

• Verify all boxes arrived and check for any damage
• Activate utilities at the new home (electricity, gas, water, internet)
• Assemble essential furniture: bed, table, kitchen
• Check that locks and windows work — change the lock if necessary
• Introduce yourself to neighbors — it's a good investment for the future

Address change and bureaucracy

Within 20 days of moving you must notify the municipality of your address change. Here's everything you need to do.

• Address change: file the declaration online on the ANPR portal or in person within 20 days
• ID card update: required when it expires, but useful to update immediately
• Driver's license and vehicle registration: license doesn't need updating, but vehicle registration does
• Family doctor: choose a new doctor at your local health authority
• Waste tax (TARI): the municipality registers you automatically after the address change
• Voter card: updated automatically by the municipality
• INPS and tax agency notification: automatic with the address change

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