Interstate Moving Checklist: Your Guide To Moving States

On This Page:

• Interstate Removals Checklist
• Declutter Unwanted Items
• Pack Ahead Of Time
• Arrange Utilities
• Enrol Your Children in School/Childcare
• Transfer Medical Records
• Update Your Insurance
• Redirect Your Mail
• Notify Financial Institutions
• Reach Out To Us

Packing is one of the most important things to get right. Good packing makes all the difference to whether a move goes to plan or not, so make sure you plan your packing ahead of time. You don’t want to still be packing boxes when the removal truck rolls up outside! Check out our top tips for a stress free move!

If time has gotten away from you, let the professionals at Greater Newcastle Removals offer their professional packing services.

Families with school-age children should make sure they are enrolled in their new school long before moving day. Ideally, you should do this as soon as your move is confirmed because competition for places at good schools is fierce. Don’t leave this until the last minute or until after you arrive, even if you plan to move during the summer holidays.

Families with young children should also arrange childcare in their new state. Much like schools, this should be done well ahead of time. Childcare places at the best facilities are limited, which means long waiting lists for families that get in late.

Make sure you update your insurance policies a few weeks before moving. At a minimum, you will need to update your home, car, and health insurance policies. Most companies have procedures in place to simplify this process. Check your insurance provider’s website for more details.

In most cases, you won’t need to change bank accounts when moving interstate, but you will need to notify your existing bank of your new address. Any credit/debit cards you hold outside your main bank will also need notifying. In most cases, this can be done easily online but you will need prorf of ID and residence.