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Moving & Arrival Checklist
A planning timeline to adapt to your contract, possession date and circumstances. These intervals are not legal deadlines.
Find official resources by jurisdiction ↓- 01
30–60 days before: establish the plan
Compare moving-company scope, registration where applicable, written estimates and coverage terms. Organize records, utilities, insurance appointments and school or administrative matters if relevant. Confirm possession before making nonrefundable arrangements.
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1–2 weeks before: confirm the handoffs
Arrange address changes and service transfers through official channels. Confirm property access, mover reservations, storage needs and building requirements, including elevators, loading areas and move fees.
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Closing / move day: verify access
Coordinate the walkthrough, utilities, identification and settlement documents. Confirm when keys and possession transfer under the agreement. Follow building loading and elevator rules. Use the closing guides for independent wire-instruction verification.
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After the move: finish administration
Check the applicable DMV for license and vehicle-registration requirements and current deadlines. Review voter or other public-record updates where relevant through official channels. Confirm services, establish a maintenance baseline and complete HOA / condo setup.
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Official resources by jurisdiction.
Choose a jurisdiction, then the agency relevant to your question. These are research entry points, not property assignments or a live data feed.
VirginiaView resources
DMV / administration
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles — Licensing and vehicle services
Check current documentation, registration and new-resident requirements.
District of ColumbiaView resources
DMV / administration
DC Department of Motor Vehicles — Licensing and vehicle services
Check current documentation, vehicle and resident-service requirements.
MarylandView resources
DMV / administration
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration — Licensing and vehicle services
Review current new-resident, licensing and registration information.
PennsylvaniaView resources
DMV / administration
Pennsylvania Driver and Vehicle Services — Licensing and vehicle services
Check state documentation and vehicle registration requirements.
Federal & regional resourcesView resources
Moving · DMV / administration
USA.gov — Address changes
Find official address-change channels for mail and government records.
Moving
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — Protect Your Move
Research interstate mover registration and consumer guidance; verify intrastate requirements separately.
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