Moving Hints
Helpful Links
Calculations
List of Prohibited Items
FAQs

Moving Hints

Keep in touch

• Keep in touch with your move manager, so that all problems can be solved quickly
• Leave on the phone service at your old location until the day after the move, so that you can be reached in the case of an emergency.
• Have your new phone service and answering machine commence prior to the day of your move.
• Be available during the actual move, to help guide the moving crew.
• Forward your mail at your local post office.

Family & Pets

• Include children in the moving plans, so that they feel they are a part of this big change.
• Have your children’s favorite toys on hand.
• Board your pets on moving day, if possible.
• Get pets vaccinated before you move, and have their health records forwarded to your new veterinarian.

Don’t pay to move what you no longer need

• Have a garage sale to get rid of items you no longer need.
• Donate old clothes and other unwanted items to you favorite charity, and save your receipts to take a tax deduction.
• See Items We Can’t Move, and dispose of what you have that appears on this list.

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Helpful Links

xe.com The Universal Currency Converter
Mapquest
American Moving and Storage Association
Realtor.com
Homes Database
U.S. Postal Service Change of Address Site
Riley Guide Moving and Relocation Links

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Calculations

Inches to cubic inches:
(Length in Inches X Width in Inches X height in Inches = cubic inches)

Feet to cubic:
(Length in feet X Width in feet X height in feet = cubic feet)

Cubic inches to cubic feet
(cubic inches / 1728 = cubic feet)

Cubic feet to cubic meters
(cubic feet / 35.35 =cubic meter)

Cubic meters to cubic feet
(cubic meters X 35.35 = cubic feet)

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List of Prohibited Items

• Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (violation will result in severe penalties).
  
  
• Live Plants
  
  
• Liquor-Filled Candy
  
  
• Lottery Tickets
  
  
• Pornographic or Obscene Material
  
  
• Unlawful or Treasonable Material
  
  
• Hazardous Articles (e.g., fireworks, combustible, corrosive, flammable or explosive items and toxic or poisonous substances) will be confiscated and destroyed.
  
  
• Switchblade Knives
  
  
• Pirated Books or Articles (e.g., cassettes and computer programs) will be confiscated and destroyed.
  
  
• Ammunition and Firearms (automatic and heavy military weapons are strictly prohibited) and are subject to lengthy formalities and inspections for entry. You may complete an Import Permit, which is obtainable and issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF), that shows proof of ownership. Registration, certificates and licenses are required and vary according to the type of firearm, the immigration status of the owner, the destination and port of entry. If weapon was originally purchased or owned by the Customer in the United States, the proof of sale and date of sale are required.
  
  
• Endangered Animal or Plants (e.g. furs, trophies or skins, ivory tusks, tortoise shells, wood carvings, etc.) subject to U.S. Endangered Species Act.
  
  
• Liquors, Wines, and Spirits - A separate list containing type, quantity, size, percentage of alcohol and value per bottle is required.  Alcohol may be subject to taxes and duties and permits may be required.  Import regulations vary from state to state.

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