Making theFINAL MOVEA Quick Guide for Surviving Spouses

1Make an appointmentwith the transportationoffice.

Move.mil

Use Move.mil tolocate the nearesttransportation office.

You can opt to schedule your move on your own via Move.mil:

• Select the link forfirst time users

• Select your spouse’s branch of service

• Create yourDPS account

• Schedule yourmove online via theDefense PersonalProperty System

Eligible surviving family members can remainin government housing or receive a housingallowance for up to

365 days

You are entitled to the following benefits:

• Storage ofhousehold goods

• Travel allowances

• Per diem

2Take inventoryof yourbelongings.

Include as much informationin your inventory as possible:

Item names and descriptions

ConditionNumber of items (if a set)

Serial numberReceipts or valuePicture (if possible)

Store your inventory

in a safe place,

like the cloud or

a safe deposit box.

3File claimsfor yourtravel.

Find claim-filing informationand forms under theDefense Travel System.

Visit theDefense TravelManagement Office website to find themost recent perdiem rates.

Save yourreceiptsfor lodging,gas and food.

4 File claims for lost or damaged belongings.

9 monthsto file claims that may beeligible for repair or fullreplacement value fromthe Defense Finance and

Accounting Service

75 daysafter the date of

delivery to report lostor damaged items via

the DPS

For resources, tools and more information, contact:

www.MilitaryOneSource.mil | 800-342-9647