Relocation Checklist
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Prior to relocation
Find a moving company
Sell or store your car.
Arrange for your mail to be redirected
Think of renting a mail box.
Compile personal records and paperwork into a secure travel file.
Arrange for current prescriptions and a sufficient supply of any medicines.
Pay all bills, cancel subscriptions and ensure any direct debits will be stopped once you move.
Organise private health and home insurance for when you arrive at your relocation destination.
Confirm temporary accommodation booking for when you arrive.
Set up a bank account at relocation destination.
Obtain foreign currency (when applicable).
Pack all essential items.
Back up computer files.
Organise transport to the airport.
Leave forwarding contact details for the new occupants of your home.
Arriving at destination
Check into your temporary accommodation.
Let your friends and family at home know that you have arrived safely.
Set up a pre-paid mobile phone account.
Find your nearest internet service point.
Apply for a tax file number and open a bank account if still required.
Arrange for health insurance.
Contact potential employers and recruitment agencies to set up job interviews.
Collect your pets from quarantine if necessary.
Moving into new home
Set up utilities including phone, power, internet etc.
Contact your children's new schools or child care provider and arrange for a progress report.
Introduce yourself to your new neighbours.
Look into social and recreational activities in your local area.
Purchase a car if required and organize registration and insurance.
Register with your local library.
Documents to keep when travelling
Passports.
Birth certificates.
Marriage (and divorce) certificates.
Qualifications, Curriculum Vitae/Resume, job and employment references.
Children's school reports and ;immunization ;certificates.
Verification of your credit records.
Proof of no claim bonus for insurance purposes.
Copies of your life and other insurances.
A copy of your Last Will and Testament.
Records of trusts and companies you have operated.
Account and loan details.
Details of your investments.
Backup files for your computer.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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Who it's for
This Relocation Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Relocation essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Relocation structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
How to use it
How to use this Relocation Checklist
- Save Relocation Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Relocation (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.