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What should I add to my moving to Illinois checklist?

I’m moving to a new state in a few months. I’ve moved around to a couple of different cities, but I’ve never moved to a whole new state before. What should I add to my moving to Illinois checklist?

Melanie Mergen · Updated on Aug 3, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Sounds like an exciting new chapter! Here are just a few ideas to add to your “Moving to Illinois Checklist”:

Reserve professional movers, a U-Haul, or other moving services early on if you plan to use them

Arrange to

if you need to

Let important contacts know you’re moving—like your employer, your landlord, and your utility provider(s)

Update your driver’s license and car registration

Set up mail forwarding with USPS

Update your current

to an

Illinois state car insurance policy

Change your current renters or

homeowners insurance

to Illinois

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