The Complete Moving Checklist for Minnesota

4 Weeks Before Your Move

Start planning your move about a month in advance. Here's what to do:

• Get moving quotes — contact Get Delivered 247 or other local movers to get quotes. Compare pricing and services.
• Book your moving date — especially important in summer (peak season), when schedules fill up fast.
• Reserve building logistics — if you're in an apartment, reserve the freight elevator and arrange parking permits.
• Declutter — go through your belongings and decide what to keep, donate, or discard. This reduces moving costs and gives you a fresh start.
• Gather supplies — boxes, packing tape, bubble wrap, packing paper, and markers. You can often get free boxes from local stores.
• Start packing non-essentials — begin with items you won't need in the next month (seasonal items, decor, books).

2 Weeks Before Your Move

Two weeks out, it's time to ramp up the packing and handle logistics:

• Pack most of your home — focus on everything except daily essentials.
• Arrange for donation pickup or hauling — if you have items to get rid of, schedule a haul-away service.
• Transfer utilities — contact your utility companies to schedule disconnection at your old address and connection at your new one.
• Update your address — notify the post office, banks, credit cards, insurance, and subscriptions of your new address.
• Notify important contacts — let family, friends, doctors, and employers know your new address.
• Plan for pets and children — arrange care for moving day so you can focus on the move.

1 Week Before Your Move

One week before moving day, finalize your preparations:

• Pack almost everything — leave out only what you'll need for the final week.
• Confirm with your mover — verify the date, time, and any special requests.
• Clean your current home — if you're renting, you'll want to leave the place clean to get your deposit back.
• Measure furniture — double-check that large pieces will fit through doorways and into rooms at your new place.
• Pack an essentials box — include toiletries, a change of clothes, phone chargers, medications, and important documents.
• Disassemble large furniture — if possible, take apart bed frames, shelving units, and tables before moving day.

Moving Day

On the day of your move, here's your checklist:

• Get up early — start the day with a clear plan and enough time to handle everything.
• Protect floors and walls — lay down protective coverings if weather is bad or floors are delicate.
• Do a final walkthrough — before the movers load, walk through your home to make sure nothing is missed.
• Keep valuables with you — jewelry, important documents, and electronics should travel with you, not in the moving truck.
• Direct the movers — be available to tell the crew where things go at your new home.
• Check your old home — after loading, do a final walkthrough to make sure nothing was left behind.
• Unpack essentials first — set up beds, bathrooms, and the kitchen with the items you'll need that night.

After Your Move

Once you're in your new home, there are still a few things to take care of:

• Update your driver's license — Minnesota law requires you to update your address on your driver's license within 30 days of moving.
• Register to vote — update your voter registration with your new address.
• Update insurance — notify your renter's or homeowner's insurance of your new address.
• Unpack systematically — tackle one room at a time, starting with the kitchen and bedrooms.
• Break down boxes — recycle or store boxes for future use.
• Explore your new neighborhood — find local grocery stores, restaurants, and services in your new area.

Minnesota-Specific Moving Considerations

Moving in Minnesota comes with some unique considerations:

• Winter weather — if moving between December and March, be prepared for snow and ice. Shovel walkways and protect floors from salt and slush.
• Daylight — winter days are short. Schedule your move early to maximize daylight hours.
• Parking restrictions — Minnesota cities have winter parking rules. Check for snow emergency restrictions that might affect your moving truck.
• Humidity — in summer, humidity can affect certain items. Keep electronics and artwork in climate-controlled environments.

Ready to Move?

Get Delivered 247 provides professional moving services throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the Twin Cities. We handle loading, transport, and unloading with care — so you can focus on settling into your new home.