If you don't yet know your permanent address, the post office can hold your mail for you. First-class mail is forwarded free of charge for one year, and newspapers and magazines are forwarded for 60 days. 2 to 3 weeks Take the family for a farewell visit to some of the places that hold happy memories. Take your car in to have it checked for the upcoming road trip. Take pets to the veterinarian.
Most states require health certificates and rabies inoculations.
Collect all items that were being repaired, cleaned, or stored. Return library books and anything else you may have borrowed. 3 days before Pack suitcases for the trip to your new house. Put in extra clothes for emergencies. Empty the refrigerator and freezer so they can dry at least 24 hours before the movers arrive.