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⚓ The Ultimate Naval Station Norfolk PCS Checklist
Moving to the “Home of the Fleet” in 2026? A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move has many moving parts. Use this timeline to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your transition to Hampton Roads is smooth.
⚓ The Ultimate Naval Station Norfolk PCS Checklist
Moving to the “Home of the Fleet” in 2025? A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move has many moving parts. Use this timeline to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your transition to Hampton Roads is smooth.
3 Months Out: The Logistics Phase
- Verify Your Orders: As soon as you receive your formal orders, check your report date and entitlements.
- Visit the Personal Property Office (PPO): Contact the Naval Station Norfolk Personal Property Office at (833) 645-6683 to discuss your shipping options.
- Decide: HHG or PPM? Determine if you want a government-arranged Household Goods (HHG) move or a Personally Procured Move (PPM).
- Pro Tip: A PPM allows you to choose your own movers (like Southside Moving!) and potentially keep the leftover reimbursement.
- Start Your “PCS Binder”: Keep copies of orders, power of attorney, birth certificates, medical records, and school transcripts in one secure place.
2 Months Out: Sorting & Scouting
- Inventory Your Home: Take photos or video of high-value items (TVs, furniture, collections) for insurance purposes.
- Declutter: Sort items into Keep, Donate, and Sell. Don’t pay to move weight you don’t need!
- Research Housing: Contact the Norfolk Housing Service Center at (757) 445-2850 to explore on-base housing or start looking at rentals in Ghent, Chesapeake, or Virginia Beach.
1 Month Out: Deep Planning
- Book Southside Moving and Storage: If you are doing a PPM/DITY move, lock in your dates early—especially during the “Peak Season” (May–August).
- Medical & Dental: Schedule final appointments and grab hard copies of all records.
- Notify Utilities: Arrange for shut-off dates for your current home and “turn-on” dates for your new Norfolk residence.
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2 Weeks Out: Preparation
- The “Essentials Kit”: Pack a suitcase with enough clothes, toiletries, and medications for 10–14 days.
- Vehicle Maintenance: If driving to Norfolk, get your oil changed and tires checked.
- Address Change: Update your address with the USPS, your bank, and your insurance provider.
Moving Week: Execution
- Isolate “No-Pack” Items: Put your PCS Binder, jewelry, and “Essentials Kit” in your car so they aren’t accidentally packed by the movers.
- Get Your Weight Tickets: If doing a PPM, ensure your movers provide Certified Weight Tickets (empty and full). Southside Moving handles this automatically for our military clients.
- Final Walkthrough: Check every closet, attic, and crawlspace. Lock all windows and doors before heading to your new duty station.
At Southside Moving and Storage, we’ve spent years helping Sailors and their families transition into (and out of) Norfolk Virginia. We know that military moves come with specific requirements—like certified weight tickets for your PPM/DITY claim and the need for secure, military-inspected storage.
How Southside Moving and Storage can make your move easier:
- PPM Specialists: We provide the exact paperwork you need for a smooth reimbursement.
- Base Access: Our Professional movers are vetted for entry to NSN, Oceana, and Little Creek.
- Flexibility: We understand that orders can change. We work with your timeline.
Ready for a quote? If you’d like a “no-pressure” estimate for your upcoming move, just hit reply to this email or give us a call at (757) 234-7080.
We look forward to welcoming you to Norfolk!
Best regards,
The Southside Moving & Storage Team 1180 Lance Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 www.southsidemoving.com
