Address Change Checklist for Moving


Moving to a new home can be both exciting and overwhelming. Beyond packing boxes and arranging logistics, one of the most crucial tasks is updating your address with various organizations and services. To make your move smoother, we’ve compiled a comprehensive address change checklist to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
 

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): Update your address with the CRA online to keep your tax records and benefits accurate. 

Canada Post: Set up Mail Forwarding with Canada Post to redirect mail from your old address to your new one. 

Local Registry: Update your driver’s license, health card, and, if applicable, vehicle registration and plates at your provincial services registry. 

Banks and Credit Card Companies: Ensure your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and mortgage documents reflect your new address. 

Insurance Providers: Update your home, renter’s, and auto insurance to match your new location, as rates may vary. 

Employer: Notify your employer to keep payroll, benefits, and tax documents accurate. 

Medical Practitioners: Inform your healthcare providers and veterinarian of your new address for timely communication. 

Memberships and Subscriptions: Update gyms, magazines, and subscription boxes to avoid service interruptions. 

Utilities and Service Providers: Switch utilities, internet, and cable to your new address well before moving day. 

Educational Institutions: Provide your child’s school with your new address to ensure all correspondence is sent to the right place.