Changing your address is just one of your to-do’s when you move, but this can go smoothly with a bit of advance planning. Before moving just be sure to notify the following groups on this list:
Personal Contacts
- Relatives
- Friends
- Employer
- Schools, colleges, universities, daycares
- Landlord (if necessary)
- Clubs, associations and charities
Healthcare Professionals
- Doctor(s)
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Other healthcare specialist(s)
Creditors and Services
- Phone, cable, internet, mobility company
- Electricity / hydro
- Natural gas
- Heating fuel company (ask if you receive a deposit refund)
- Financial institution
- Credit card companies
- Insurance companies / broker(s)
- Lawyer / notary
- Subscriptions (e.g., newspapers, books, music, loyalty programs)
Government Services
Lastly, it is vital to inform the federal and your provincial/territorial government if your address changes to ensure all your data and ID cards are updated:
- Driver’s license
- Health Card
- Vehicle registration
- Canada Post / epost
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Canada Pension Plan / Quebec Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Employment Insurance
Whether you are purchasing, upsizing, or downsizing, feel free to give me a call to make a plan for your new mortgage, or to just review your current one. I’m happy to help.
Adapted from DLC Marketing