{"id":13906,"date":"2022-07-01T20:23:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T20:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=13906"},"modified":"2024-10-29T15:57:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:57:28","slug":"top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Tips for Moving Across State Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#Top_10_tips_for_moving_across_state_lines\" title=\"Top 10 tips for moving across state lines\">Top 10 tips for moving across state lines<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#1_Donate_or_sell_unwanted_items_before_your_move\" title=\"#1: Donate or sell unwanted items before your move\">#1: Donate or sell unwanted items before your move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#2_Pack_early_on\" title=\"#2: Pack early on\u00a0\">#2: Pack early on\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#3_Shred_old_documents_and_store_important_documents_in_a_safe_container\" title=\"#3: Shred old documents, and store important documents in a safe container\">#3: Shred old documents, and store important documents in a safe container<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#4_Schedule_your_moving_date_on_a_weekday\" title=\"#4: Schedule your moving date on a weekday\">#4: Schedule your moving date on a weekday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#5_Hire_experienced_long-distance_movers\" title=\"#5: Hire experienced long-distance movers\">#5: Hire experienced long-distance movers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#6_See_if_your_employer_will_cover_your_moving_costs\" title=\"#6: See if your employer will cover your moving costs\">#6: See if your employer will cover your moving costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#7_Make_plans_for_your_vehicles\" title=\"#7: Make plans for your vehicles\">#7: Make plans for your vehicles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#8_Find_self-storage_if_needed\" title=\"#8: Find self-storage (if needed)\">#8: Find self-storage (if needed)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#9_Double-check_all_details_before_moving_day\" title=\"#9: Double-check all details before moving day\">#9: Double-check all details before moving day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#10_Pack_an_overnight_bag\" title=\"#10: Pack an overnight bag\u00a0\">#10: Pack an overnight bag\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/top-10-tips-for-moving-across-state-lines\/#Hire_movers_near_me_today\" title=\"Hire \u201cmovers near me\u201d today\">Hire \u201cmovers near me\u201d today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you moving across state lines? If so, we\u2019ve got some pointers for you. In this blog, we\u2019ll share 10 of our best tips for intrastate moves to help you save time, stress, and money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope they help!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_tips_for_moving_across_state_lines\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 10 tips for moving across state lines<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re moving across state lines, here are some suggestions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Donate_or_sell_unwanted_items_before_your_move\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Donate or sell unwanted items before your move<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this is not essential to a smooth move, it can make things easier when you\u2019re moving to another state, as you won\u2019t be taking as much with you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/move-to-another-state\/\">Moving to a new state<\/a> can add up in cost. Declutter beforehand, and save yourself some money where you can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few ideas on what to declutter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Household appliances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clothing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmetics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pack_early_on\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Pack early on\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wait to pack, you may have to do everything at the last minute. Instead of scrambling, consider <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"\/moving-services\/packing-services\/\"   title=\"packing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">packing<\/a> now. You can make a plan for each room in the house, select a color to label boxes by room, and get your house ready for moving day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Shred_old_documents_and_store_important_documents_in_a_safe_container\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Shred old documents, and store important documents in a safe container<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both home offices and commercial offices can quickly get overrun with old papers you may never need to look at again. So, consider sorting your documents and shredding anything you no longer have a use for. Alternatively, if you think you may need it again, you can scan the document, upload the scan onto your computer, and then shred the document.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some documents you will want to store somewhere safe:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage license<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver\u2019s license<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adoption paperwork\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immigration paperwork\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Security paperwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Security cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wills and trusts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Schedule_your_moving_date_on_a_weekday\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Schedule your moving date on a weekday<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, movers\u2019 schedules are more open Monday through Thursday. So, if you\u2019re looking to move quickly and affordably, try to book a move in the afternoon on one of these days of the week if you can.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Hire_experienced_long-distance_movers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Hire experienced <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/long-distance-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-distance movers<\/span><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right long-distance movers can save you a great deal of stress and time. As long as you pack, we\u2019ll take care of everything else. We make moving a breeze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why should you hire long-distance movers?<\/span><\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-1561618640\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our movers have years of experience with residential and commercial long-distance moves. You can trust that your items are in good hands and safe for transit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can provide you with multiple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and even help with furniture reassembly if needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can drive the moving vehicle so that it\u2019s one less thing for you to worry about.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bellhop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you won\u2019t break the bank\u2013even if you\u2019re hiring movers for a move across state lines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information on hiring the right movers for the job, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\">this guide.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_See_if_your_employer_will_cover_your_moving_costs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: See if your employer will cover your moving costs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you making an intrastate move for work? If so, find out if your employee will compensate you for your move. It can\u2019t hurt to ask. That may save you thousands and a lot of stress at the end of the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Make_plans_for_your_vehicles\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Make plans for your vehicles<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have one car or three cars to worry about, the time to make a plan is now. Make sure all your vehicles are serviced and your insurance is up to date so that you don\u2019t run into any unexpected problems on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some things to look into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need new windshield wipers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have insurance and registration information handy for each vehicle?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your car due for an oil change?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need new transmission fluid?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need new tires?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are your hazard lights on?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you need to fix your brakes?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How will you get all of your cars to the new location?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Find_self-storage_if_needed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Find self-storage (if needed)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a place for your items, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"self-storage\" href=\"\/moving-services\/storage\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">self-storage<\/a> is a great option. Bellhop, for one, partners with multiple affordable and convenient self-storage providers that can help you get storage for your belongings when you need it the most. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/storage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about self-storage here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Double-check_all_details_before_moving_day\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Double-check all details before moving day<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a lot to do with any move and particularly when moving across state lines. To help your move go smoothly, always double-check the little details so that you\u2019re not left doing everything and stressing out at the last minute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some things to look into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The time and date movers are set to arrive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you need to do before moving (any last-minute errands, bills, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting up mail forwarding and change of addresses, as well as closing your PO box<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going in person to cancel your gym membership (if required)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canceling any automatically monthly recurring expenses that you won\u2019t need at your new home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning any books to the library<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing your Internet account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switching your utilities back to your landlord (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Pack_an_overnight_bag\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Pack an overnight bag\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can always pick up items on the road, stocking an overnight bag can keep you from needing to stop as much while you\u2019re traveling and ensure you have everything you need. Grab a backpack or small suitcase, and stock it with toiletries, snacks, water, a few outfits, medication, and any important documents so that they\u2019re all within reach. You might also include a first-aid kit in case you\u2019re traveling to a remote part of the state or somewhere without cell reception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hire_movers_near_me_today\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire \u201cmovers near me\u201d today<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to start moving across state lines? Bellhop has your back. We can help with long-distance moving, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/local-moving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local moving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/last-minute-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">last-minute moving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/office\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commercial moving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/moving-services\/apartment-movers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment moving<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and more. If you need dependable movers to take you from one state to another, we can help. We can do <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/long-distance-movers\/\">cross-country moves to Atlanta<\/a>, or <a href=\"\/ca\/san-francisco\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance moves to San Francisco<\/a> &#8211; our coverage area is nationwide.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find movers near you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you moving across state lines? If so, we\u2019ve got some pointers for you. 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