Moving Checklist — Joplin, MO
A complete phase-by-phase guide to keep your Joplin move organized and stress-free.
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Use this checklist to stay ahead of every step. Check off each item as you go. Reserve your ToteDrop totes early to lock in your delivery date.
Plan Ahead — Before Your Totes Arrive
Confirm your move date
Reserve your ToteDrop totes online
Set a moving budget
Research and hire movers (if needed)
Give notice to your current landlord
Confirm access to new home (keys, codes)
Submit change of address with USPS
Schedule utilities transfer at new address
Update address with bank and credit cards
Notify insurance providers of new address
Notify employer and update subscriptions
Measure doorways and large furniture
Totes Arrive — Packing Week
Confirm delivery and inspect totes
Assign a label per room before packing
Pack one room at a time
Heavy items on the bottom of each tote
Pack books, media, and dense items first
Disassemble large furniture pieces
Collect and secure important documents
Use security ties on fully packed totes
Defrost and clean refrigerator
Use up pantry food and freezer items
Arrange childcare or pet care for move day
Back up computer files and photos
The Day Before Move Day
Pack overnight bag (clothes, toiletries, chargers)
Set aside documents bag — keep it with you
Charge all devices and electronics
Confirm utilities are on at new address
Review parking and truck access for tomorrow
Confirm movers or helpers are set
Take photos of electronics setups before unplugging
Do a final walkthrough of every room
Move Day
Clear a path from front door to truck
Load totes heaviest to lightest
Keep overnight bag and documents with you
Place totes in correct rooms at new home
Check all closets, cabinets, and outdoor areas
Return all keys, garage remotes, and badges
Take final walkthrough photos at old home
Celebrate — the hard part is done!
After the Move
Unpack room by room starting with essentials
Stack empty ToteDrop totes for pickup
Contact ToteDrop to confirm pickup
Transfer or set up new medical providers
Update driver's license at the DMV
Register vehicle with new address (if needed)
Register to vote at your new address
Review final utility bills at old address
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