Key takeaways
Start four weeks ahead: book movers, sort belongings and arrange utility transfers.
Update your address with banks, Aadhaar, insurers and employers.
Do basic safety checks: locks, gas, wiring, smoke detection and water quality.
Keep important documents and valuables with you during the move.

Moving home involves dozens of small tasks. Breaking them into weekly steps makes the process manageable.

4 weeks before

Confirm the move date.
Get quotes from at least three packers and movers; check reviews and registration.
Declutter: sell, donate or discard what you don't need.
Plan furniture placement using the floor plan.
Notify your landlord if you are leaving a rental. See ending a tenancy.

3 weeks before

Apply for electricity, water and gas connections or transfers. Punjab residents can read PSPCL new connection guide and water and sewerage connections.
Arrange internet installation.
Book society lift and loading time if required.
Start packing items you use rarely.

2 weeks before

Update your address with your bank, employer and insurers.
Arrange school transfers if needed.
Confirm parking and access with the new society.

1 week before

Pack most rooms; label boxes by room and contents.
Prepare an "open first" box: kettle, chargers, toiletries, medicines, bedding.
Keep documents, jewellery and cash with you.
Do a final inspection of the new home. See possession snag list.

Moving day

Supervise loading and check the inventory.
Take meter readings at both homes.
Hand over keys at the old home and collect receipts.

First week in the new home

Task	Why
Change or re-key locks	Previous keys may exist
Check gas and electrical safety	Prevent accidents
Test water quality	Install a filter if needed
Install a fire extinguisher	Basic safety
Note emergency numbers	Society office, electrician, plumber
Register with the society or RWA	Access and notices

Within 30 days

Update Aadhaar address online or at an enrolment centre.
Update voter ID, driving licence and vehicle registration as required.
Update property tax and society records if you are the owner. See property tax in Punjab.
Buy home insurance. See home insurance guide.

If you are new to the city

Our tricity relocation guide explains neighbourhoods, renting and practicalities.

Frequently asked questions

How early should I book packers and movers?

Ideally three to four weeks ahead, especially during month-end or peak seasons.

How do I update my address on Aadhaar?

You can update your address online through the UIDAI portal with a valid proof of address, or at an Aadhaar enrolment centre.

Should I change the locks in a new home?

Yes, it is a good idea, because previous owners, tenants or workers may still have keys.

What should I keep with me during the move?

Keep documents, jewellery, cash, medicines, chargers and an essentials box with you rather than in the moving truck.

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Official sources and further reading

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