The Moving Process

Your home is in escrow. You're preparing for the next phase of this experience - THE MOVE. Of course, many horror stories abound about moves that didn't go well. This entire section is designed to give you tips on how to avoid moving problems, and consequently to make your move as easy as possible.

Choosing a Moving Company

Learn how to best choose a moving company.
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Moving Checklist

A guideline to make sure nothing is forgotten.
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How to Pack

Tips and hints to make packing easier.
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Moving Your Pets

How to make the moving process easier on pets.
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Phone Numbers for the Department of Transportation by State.
  • Alabama
    (334) 223-7370
  • Alaska
    (907) 278-1779
  • Arizona
    (602) 255-7011
  • Arkansas
    (501) 569-2000
  • California
    (916) 654-5266
  • Colorado
    (303) 894-2000
  • Connecticut
    (860) 594-2000
  • DC Washington
    (202) 358-7000
  • Delaware
    1-800-652-5600
  • Florida
    (850) 488-7920
  • Georgia
    (404) 656-5206
  • Hawaii
    (808) 587-2160
  • Idaho
    (208) 332-1817
  • Illinois
    (312) 793-3456
  • Indiana
    (317) 232-5533
  • Iowa
    (515) 239-1111
  • Kansas
    (785) 296-3585
  • Kentucky
    (502) 564-4890
  • Louisiana
    (225) 379-1100
  • Maine
    (207) 287-2841
  • Massachusetts
    (617) 494-2416
  • Michigan
    (517) 373-2114
  • Minnesota
    (651) 296-3000
  • Missouri
    (573) 751-2551
  • Montana
    (406) 444-6200
  • New Jersey
    (609) 530-2000
  • New Mexico
    (505) 827-5100
  • New York
    1-800-786-5368
  • Nevada
    (702) 888-7000
  • North Carolina
    (919) 733-2520
  • Ohio
    (419) 422-3035
  • Oregon
    1-800-275-6368
  • Pennsylvania
    (717) 787-2838
  • Rhode Island
    1-800-354-9595
  • South Carolina
    (803) 737-1302
  • South Dakota
    (605) 773-3265
  • Tennessee
    (615) 741-2331
  • Texas
    1-800-832-5660
  • Utah
    (801) 965-4559
  • Vermont
    (802) 828-2641
  • Virginia
    (804) 367-0538
  • Washington
    1-800-367-ROAD
  • West Virginia
    (304) 558-2723
  • Wisconsin
    (608) 266-1113
  • Wyoming
    (307) 777-4375