Moving to a new place in Ontario comes with a list of tasks to do.
One of the essential tasks is updating several agencies and services about your new address. This is an essential step to ensure that your mail and important documents reach you at your new location.
Just in case you forget to update your address, your mail, bills and other sensitive documents will keep getting forwarded to your old address.
To make it easy for you, we’ve compiled a list of Ontario-specific services you should contact before you move.
Who should you Notify of your New Address?
List of Organizations | How to change your address | What to change | When to change |
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Service Ontario | Online or In-person at a nearby Service Ontario location | Driver license, Health card, vehicle, & land registration, and other provincial documents | At Least 2 weeks before you move |
Canada Post | Online or in-person at a local post office | Address for mail forwarding | As soon as possible |
Utility Service Providers | Contact each service provider (Hydro, electricity and Gas) | Address for correct billing and service records | At Least 4 weeks before you move |
TV, Internet and Phone Provider | From the web login, phone or through online account | Update billing and service addresses | At Least 4 weeks before you move |
Voters Registration (Elections Ontario) | Contact Elections Ontario office | If you’re eligible to vote, Update addresses to receive accurate voting information | 1-2 months before the election period |
Insurance Companies | Contact the service provider directly, either in-person or phone | Update address for car, home, travel, health or any other insurance providers you may have. | 2-3 weeks before you move |
Employer | Contact your employer through HR or payroll | If you’re employed, update home address to ensure correct payroll and tax records | As soon as possible, there is no specific legal requirement but it is essential to maintain clear communication. |
Schools and Educational Institutions | Contact schools directly | If you have children in schools, keep records up to date with change in home address | As soon as possible to ensure school-related documents are sent to correct address |
Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) | Either through GC Secure Account or by calling 1-800-731-4000 | Update address for firearms licenses, registration and to maintain national firearm safety training standards. | Immediately After you move |
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) | Online through CRA My Account or by phone at 1-877-899-3599 | Update new home address to receive tax-related information | 2 months before the annual tax return season |
Professional Associations | Contact each association directly | Update your professional records | 1 week before you move |
Healthcare Providers | Contact your doctor, dentist, and other healthcare provider | Update your medical records and billing info. | Update your medical records and billing info. |
Update your medical records and billing info. | Contact your bank or credit union directly | Update your account records and cards. | Before or after you move |
Before or after you move | Contact your credit card company directly | Update new address with any credit card company you have account with | Before or after you move |
Subscription services | Use your online account | Notify any subscription you use like Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Prime of your address change | After you move |
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) | Call at 1-800-267-4330 or visit a local ODSP office | Keep your address up-to-date with ODSP to receive benefits or services | 1-2 Weeks before you move |
Frequently asked questions
Who should I notify of the address change in Ontario?
Should you go to ServiceOntario for an address change?
How do I notify CRA of a change of address?
How do I change my address for CPP and OAS?
Do I need to change my address on my permanent resident card in Canada?
How do I change my address with my social insurance number?
How do I change my address for my bank account?
How do you know if someone changed your address?
Do I need to update my SIN if I change my address?
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To Wrap Up
Use our guide to organize and prioritize which addresses should be updated first so you can save yourself the stress after your move.
For certain providers you may even be able to update the address before the move so you have one less thing to worry about.
Breathe, with MovedIn everything is going to be OK.
