So, you’re moving! Before you hunker down in your new home, there are a few things you will want to take care of regarding your new address.
Personal Contacts
First and foremost, if you haven’t yet, make sure to tell all your personal contacts about your address change, including:
- Relatives
- Friends
- Employer
- Schools, colleges, universities, daycares
- Landlord (if necessary)
- Clubs, associations and charities
Healthcare Professionals
For the purposes of keeping your health care records up to date, make sure to update your professional contacts:
- Doctor(s)
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Other healthcare specialist(s)
Creditors and Services
If you haven’t yet reached out to your services, you will want to do so as soon as possible for a smooth change of service from your existing address to your new address. These services include:
- 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
- Canada Revenue Agency
- Canada Pension Plan / Quebec Pension Plan
- Old Age Security
- Employment Insurance
Friendly reminder that The Primex Team is always here for you! Our goal is to make the mortgage process as stress free as possible during the crazy times of moving. If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Trish & The Primex Team