Address Change Checklist

You have 30 days to update. Do it online — your health card address updates automatically.

Updates automatically when you change your SAAQ address. Verify at your next renewal.

Update for provincial tax purposes. Can be done online via My Account.

Update for federal tax purposes. Can be done online via My Account.

Updates automatically via tax return, or update online.

Updates automatically with SAAQ change.

Update IRCC with your new address if you're a PR, worker, or student.

Update all bank accounts, Desjardins, etc. Most allow online changes.

Update billing address for all credit cards.

RRSP, TFSA, brokerage accounts — update via online banking.

Notify HR for tax and benefits purposes.

Transfer or open account. Can be done online. Allow 2-3 business days.

Transfer service (Bell, Vidéotron, Fizz, etc.) or switch providers — moving is a good time to negotiate.

Update billing address with your carrier.

Critical: update your policy with the new address. Coverage may change.

Find your local CLSC and transfer your file if switching clinics.

Update your file or find a new dentist near your new home.

Transfer prescriptions to a pharmacy near your new address.

Update your pet's file or find a new vet.

Notify school or daycare (CPE/garderie) administration of the address change.

Update in your student portal.

Set up mail forwarding ($75/year individual, $109/year family). Essential to catch missed mail.

Amazon, Walmart, etc. — update shipping and billing addresses.

Some gyms allow location transfers. Check your contract.

Bibliothèques de Montréal — update online or at any branch. Free with proof of address.

Meal kits, newspapers, magazines, any recurring deliveries.