A move is a plan, not chaos. Eight weeks is enough time to compare movers, sort your things and pack without rushing. Tick off each line as you go, or print this checklist and keep it on the fridge.
Tick items as you go. Ticks are for printing and are not saved.
8 weeks before
4 weeks before
1 week before
Moving day
Sources checked October 22, 2026. Provider specifications apply only to the equipment described. Model defaults and allowances are planning assumptions, not measured inventory or market prices.
- USPS — Standard Forward Mail — Official forwarding process; account-address changes still require direct updates. (Checked 2026-10-22.)
- FMCSA — Check an interstate mover — Use current registration and complaint records; registration is not an endorsement. (Checked 2026-10-22.)
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