Moving is always a busy and chaotic time. Just remembering to call your contacts to update your new address is a lot of work on its own. I put together this general checklist to hopefully make this process easier for you. One checklist for moving within/from Canada and another for moving within/from the United States. Happy moving!
| Canada: Change of Address Checklist |
| Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Immigration Lawyer |
| Employer – HR |
| Provincial Vehicle License and Registration Body (e.g. ICBC, etc.) [ Both your vehicle registration papers and driver’s license will need to reflect your new address. ] |
| Auto Insurance |
| Property Insurance Tenant Insurance |
| Banking ** |
| Investment Advisor (e.g. TD Mutual Funds) |
| Trading Agency (e.g. Scotia iTRADE, TD Waterhouse, etc.) |
| Credit Cards: American Express, Diner’s Club, MasterCard, VISA |
| Real Estate Agent Rental Leasing Office — for security deposit forwarding address |
| Accountant, Lawyer, Doctors, Dentists [ Obtain any necessary medical and dental records, prescriptions, etc. ] |
| Utilities (e.g. BC Hydro, etc.) |
| Cellular Provider (e.g. Rogers Wireless, Bell Mobility, etc.) |
| TV and Internet Provider (e.g. TELUS, Shaw, etc.) |
| Medical Benefits Provider (e.g. Pacific Blue Cross, BC MSP, etc.) |
| Dental Benefits Provider (e.g. Pacific Blue Cross, etc.) |
| Canada Post (e.g. change of address, mail forwarding, etc.) |
| Auto Dealership |
| Auto Manufacturer (e.g. Honda Canada) |
| Group Association or Alumni (e.g. IEEE, University of Waterloo Alumni, etc.) |
| Memberships (e.g. AAA, Starbucks, Aeroplan, Air Miles, etc.) |
| Magazine Subscriptions |
| Email family and friends about your move and new home address |
| USA: Change of Address Checklist | |
| U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) | |
| Immigration Lawyer | |
| IRS | |
| California Franchise Tax Board | |
| Employer – HR | |
| Social Security Administration — i.e. Social Security Number (SSN) | |
| Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) [ Both your vehicle registration papers and driver’s license will need to reflect your new address. ] |
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| Auto Insurance | |
| Property Insurance Tenant Insurance |
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| Banking ** | |
| Investment Advisor (e.g. Charles Schwab) | |
| Trading Agency (e.g. E*TRADE, TD Ameritrade, etc.) | |
| Credit Cards: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, VISA | |
| Real Estate Agent Rental Leasing Office — for security deposit forwarding address |
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| Accountant, Lawyer, Doctors, Dentists [ Obtain any necessary medical and dental records, prescriptions, etc. ] |
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| Utilities (e.g. PG&E, NWP, etc.) | |
| Cellular Provider (e.g. AT&T, Verizon, etc.) | |
| TV and Internet Provider (e.g. AT&T, Comcast, etc.) | |
| Medical Benefits Provider (e.g. United Health, etc.) | |
| Dental Benefits Provider (e.g. MetLife, etc.) | |
| US Postal Services (USPS) (e.g. change of address, mail forwarding, etc.) | |
| Auto Dealership | |
| Auto Manufacturer (e.g. Honda America) | |
| Group Association or Alumni (e.g. IEEE, Stanford Alumni, etc.) | |
| Memberships (e.g. AAA, Starbucks, Southwest Rapid Rewards, etc.) | |
| Magazine Subscriptions | |
| Email family and friends about your move and new home address |
** Even if bank accounts are closed at your financial institution, ensure they have your new address or forwarding address on file so you’ll receive your Canadian T-slips and/or US 1099-INT interest income forms when tax return season comes around.
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