Here is a simple list for you to help in your move. Feel free to print it out and keep it for handy reference. This isn't intended to be a complete list but is intended to help you with some of the more important things.

For Everybody Who's Moving

1. Book movers if you plan to use them - obtain estimates from at least 3 different companies (make sure they are aware of special items that need more attention).
2. Determine whether you should get moving insurance.
3. If you are moving yourself, arrange for the necessary vehicles well in advance (rental vans are hard to get at the end and beginning of a month).
4. Draw out your new floor plan to help you and your movers when you get to your new home.
5. Arrange for the transfer of your kids school records if applicable
6. Arrange to have all mail and bills forwarded to your new address.
7. Have your gas, water, and electric meters read on the day you move out.
8. If you have an oil furnace, arrange to have your oil tank read and filled before your sale closes. Give the receipt to your lawyer if you have to.
9. Watch for house equipment leases like alarm systems! If leased, make sure that the leases are transferred at closing.
10. Send out any notices of your new address well before your deal closes
11. Cancel or readdress any deliveries or services you get on a regular basis like your newspaper subscription, dry cleaning, magazines, and diaper services.
12. Change the address on your driver's license(s) effective the day of the move.
13. Deciding what to move and what not to move. Plan a garage sale if you want to have one well in advance.
14. Pack your own valuables, jewelry, important papers (birth certificates, deeds, documents) to take with you. Don't leave this to the movers!
15. Leave forwarding labels at your old home so the new owners can easily forward mail missed by the post office or which comes after your forward expires.
16. Contact the major utility companies and make sure that the services are disconnected and transferred to your new home at or before closing.
17. Arrange for the transfer of your house insurance to your new home.
18. Make a list of important numbers you will have to call as soon as you move in to your new home.

Moving To Another City or Town

1. If you are moving out of town, arrange for your banker to provide a letter of reference to your new bank. This will help you establish your credit in your new town/country.
2. Arrange for your bank to transfer any necessary finances like bank accounts and securities. This can take some time so arrange it well in advance to occur on a certain day.
3. Keep your old account open for some time after closing to make sure that you have access to an account if necessary.
4. If you are moving to another town arrange for the transfer of your personal information including your medical, dental, prescription and optical records.
5. Cancel your house insurance effective the closing date of your transaction. Make sure that your insurer will cover you in case your deal is delayed for any reason.
6. Leave your travel itinerary with a friend in case of an emergency.
7. Keep your invoices and receipts in case your move is tax deductible.
8. Check up on all your storage locations like safe deposit boxes.
9. Get a clearance for your pets if you are leaving the country and are taking them with you.
10. Keep your phone books in case you have to call someone in your old city.