A Helpful Moving Checklist
Preparing for a move can feel overwhelming, but with the right planning, it doesn’t have to be! At National Van Lines, we’ve created a simple checklist to help you pack efficiently and keep your essentials within reach. Whether it’s a survival kit for the first day in your new home, personal documents you’ll need along the way, or items to pack and take with you, this guide ensures nothing gets left behind.
Plus, if you need high-quality packing supplies or custom containers to protect your valuable belongings, your National Van Lines Agent is here to help. Let’s make your move organized, stress-free, and successful!
SURVIVAL KIT
(Last box on, first box off the truck)
- Pad of paper and pen
- Flashlight with batteries
- Light bulbs, small lamp
- Paper towels
- Paper cups
- Paper plates
- Paper napkins
- Plastic silverware
- Wet wipes
- Trash bags
- House-hold cleaning supplies
- Coffee mugs
- Coffee maker
- Coffee
- Creamer & sugar
- Bottle, can opener, small knife
- Two kitchen pans
- Scissors and/or utility knife
- Toilet paper
- Personal grooming kit: comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, razor
- Linens/towels
- Blanket
PACK YOUR OWN
(Take with you)
- Checkbook
- Address book, planner
- Telephones
- Laptop computer
- Medications
- First aid kit
- Snacks
- Toys
- Screwdriver, hammer, nails, pliers
PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
- Medical records
- School records
- Birth and baptismal certificates
- Marriage license
- Financial records, passbooks
- Credit cards and records
- Social Security information
- Passports
- Documents pertaining to estate sales and purchases
- Travel-expense receiptsNeed packing supplies or custom container options?
Contact your National Van Lines Agent to:
Buy cartons, cushioning, and tape the pros use
Discuss custom box and crating options to protect electronic, heavy, expensive, or sentimental items
Find more packing tips and moving advice on the National Van Lines Customer Support:
nationalvanlines.com/moving-guide
National Van Lines, Inc.
2800 West Roosevelt Road
Broadview, IL 60155
800-323-1962
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