* Start sifting through your belongings and make different piles of items that you want to keep, items that you can sell and items that you can give to charity.



The new state you're moving will be different so do your research about the place.

* If you have children, make arrangements to have them enrolled at their new schools and also contact their old school about transferring their records.

* Start running down your food supplies, particularly frozen food as this can't be moved long distance.

When packing your things yourself, you'll need lots of boxes and packing materials. A moving company will give you these.

* Start packing early if you're doing it yourself. Packing can take a very long time, so by starting early with the items you don't need on a daily basis it will make your task a lot easier.

* Make a list of all the companies and people you will need to notify of your change of address. This will include the postal service, insurance companies, utility companies, doctor and dentist, and don't forget all your friends and family!

* Research driver's license and auto registration requirements.

A floor plan for your new home will be a good idea to plan what furniture will be put where. This is a fun project to do and will really help on the moving day.

* Research and make the travel plans necessary for your out of state move e.g. do you need to book flights or hotel accommodation.

* Estimate your moving expenses and develop a budget so that you know what you will need to spend when.

* Moving to a different state might mean that you're moving o a hotter or colder climate than what you're used to. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for the weather and make sure that you pack suitable clothes for yourself and the family.

* Think about all the really important items you will need to keep with you when moving. This could be passports and ID documents, certificates, credit cards, checkbooks, air tickets and hotel reservations.

* Dispose of, or give away, any materials you can't take with you, such as gas cylinders, flammables, corrosives and poisons.

We hope our Out of State Moving Tips have been useful for you. Remember that these are just some of the important things that you will need to do when moving out of state.