The Apartment Source Inc., has created this page to answer all the questions you can think of plus a few you may not think of but should.

In order to make your moving experience easier to deal with, we have come up with a timeline inventory or checklist that will help you settle in to your apartment in the Las Vegas area.

Moving Timeline:

Six Weeks you Move

• Make an inventory of the items you want to move - be specific Organize a Garage/Yard Sale or call you're the Salvation Army or Goodwill to clean out household items you do not wish to move.
• Get estimates from several moving companies and select your mover. Make sure you work out the expected form of payment from the mover now so you are caught off guard. Some movers require other forms of payment besides credit cards.
• Start packing RIGHT AWAY. Start with items that are kept in your attic or basement, that aren't used often.
• Contact your insurance companies to transfer or cancel coverage.

Four Weeks Before the Move

• Notify the post office and basically everyone you know to include incoming mail, magazine subscriptions, newspaper delivery, etc. of your NEW address.
• Get ALL records including your pet's medical history and immunizations from the veterinarian.
• Contact local utility companies for refunds of your deposit and set the turn-off dates.
• Do one last service of power tools like mowers, snowmobiles, etc. Drain all gas/oil in motorized vehicles to prevent a fire. Movers will refuse to transport any item that may be flammable.
• Obtain all family records and prescriptions from your family doctors and dentist.
• If you have kids, get their school records.
• Move your valuables to a safe or safe deposit box in your new community to prevent loss.
• Give away or arrange for transportation of house-plants (most moving companies will not move plants)

One Week Before the Move

• Transfer or close all your checking and savings accounts to a bank in your new community.
• Have your automobile(s) serviced.
• Empty your freezer and plan use of foods.
• Defrost the freezer and clean refrigerator. Use baking soda to dispel odor.
• Withdraw sufficient cash or traveler checks to cover traveling expenses.
• Separate boxes and luggage you need for personal/family travel.
• Organize a room or rooms in the house for packers and movers to work freely.
• Plan for the special needs of children and pets.
• Arrange to have utilities turned on at your new address.

On Moving Day

• Plan to spend the entire day at the house. Don't leave until the movers have gone.
• Carry jewelry and valuable documents yourself; or use registered mail.
• Stay with the moving van driver to oversee the inventory.
• Be sure to tell packers and/or drivers about fragile or precious items.
• Take a final tour of your apartment or home. Double check closets, drawers and shelves to be sure they are empty.
• Approve and sign the Bill of Lading. If possible, accompany driver to the weigh station.
• Double check with the driver to make certain moving company records show the correct delivery address and date of delivery. Give driver phone numbers both here and in new community to contact you in case of a problem.
• Get complete routing information from the driver and phone numbers where you can call the driver or company while en route.
• Disconnect all utilities.
• Lock all the doors and windows.
• Leave all keys with apartment manager, realtor, or neighbor.
• Let close friends and relatives know your route, including overnight stops.
• Carry cashier checks or travelers checks for quick available funds.

After You Arrive

• Check on service of utilities at new address.
• Check pilot light on stove, hot water heater and furnace.
• Don't forget to have your new address recorded on driver's license, registration, etc.
• Register your car within 5 days after arrival in new state, to avoid penalty.
• Register children in school.
• Obtain phone numbers for emergencies, such as fire/police, and determine the nearest hospital.
• Register to vote.