Moving soon? Use this comprehensive change of address checklist to make sure you notify every important organization before and after your move. This list is tailored for Ontario residents but covers federal Canadian organizations as well.
Government & Identification — Address Change Ontario
These government agencies should be among the first organizations you contact when changing your address in Ontario.
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — Update your address for income tax
- Service Ontario — Driver's licence and Ontario health card (OHIP)
- Service Canada — Social Insurance Number (SIN) records
- Canada Post — Set up mail forwarding to your new address
- Elections Canada / Elections Ontario — Voter registration
- Passport Canada — If renewing, use new address
- Canadian Armed Forces — If applicable
- Ontario Works / ODSP — If receiving benefits
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Old Age Security (OAS)
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) — PR card, work permits
Financial Institutions — Change of Address Checklist
Update your mailing address with all financial institutions to ensure you receive important statements and correspondence.
- Bank accounts (chequing, savings) — TD, RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, etc.
- Credit cards — Visa, Mastercard, Amex
- Mortgage lender or broker
- Investment accounts — RRSP, TFSA, RESP providers
- Pension plan administrator
- Financial advisor or wealth manager
- Canada Student Loans / OSAP
- Any personal or car loans
- PayPal, online payment services
Insurance — Addresses to Change When Moving
Insurance companies need your correct address, especially for home and auto insurance in Ontario.
- Home / tenant insurance provider
- Auto insurance — Rate may change with new postal code
- Life insurance company
- Health / dental / vision insurance (if private)
- Travel insurance provider
- Pet insurance
Utilities & Home Services
Cancel services at your old address and set up at your new Ontario home.
- Hydro / electricity — Alectra, Enersource, Hydro One
- Natural gas — Enbridge
- Water — Municipal water utility
- Internet provider — Bell, Rogers, Cogeco, etc.
- Cable / TV / streaming services
- Home phone or VoIP
- Cell phone provider — Update billing address
- Home security / alarm system
- Waste collection / recycling
Healthcare — Ontario Address Change
Make sure your healthcare providers have your current address on file.
- Family doctor / walk-in clinic
- Dentist
- Optometrist / ophthalmologist
- Pharmacy — Transfer prescriptions if needed
- Specialist doctors
- Chiropractor, physiotherapist, or other practitioners
- Veterinarian — Update pet records
- Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
Employment & Education
- Employer — HR / payroll department
- Professional licensing bodies
- Schools or daycares (children's records)
- College or university — Alumni and records
- Union or professional association
Subscriptions & Memberships
- Magazine and newspaper subscriptions
- Gym or fitness club membership
- Library card — Mississauga Library
- Loyalty and rewards programs — Air Miles, Aeroplan, PC Optimum
- Amazon, online shopping accounts
- Charitable organizations and donations
- Religious or community organizations
- Club memberships — Auto clubs (CAA), etc.
Vehicle-Related — Change of Address Ontario
- Vehicle registration — Service Ontario
- Driver's licence — Must update within 6 days of moving in Ontario
- Auto insurance — Notify immediately
- CAA membership
- Parking permits — Municipal
- EZ-Pass / 407 ETR account
Other Important Address Changes When Moving in Canada
- Lawyer or notary
- Accountant
- Real estate lawyer — Especially if transaction is pending
- Storage unit facility
- Pet registration / microchip registry
- Online accounts — Update billing and shipping addresses
- Home warranty provider
Tips for a Smooth Address Change
- Start early — Begin notifying organizations 2–4 weeks before your move
- Set up mail forwarding — Canada Post offers mail forwarding service for 3, 6, or 12 months
- Keep a tracking list — Check off each organization as you complete the change
- Ontario law — You must update your driver's licence address within 6 days of moving
- Update online accounts — Change billing and shipping addresses on all e-commerce sites
Moving to Mississauga? We Can Help
Lacerda Real Estate is a top-rated real estate agent serving Mississauga and the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you are buying your first home or relocating to Mississauga, we provide personalized guidance at every step. Contact us at 647-244-5502 or visit us at 4310 Sherwoodtowne Blvd #200A, Mississauga.
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