Change your address in Ontario.
Moving is a long list of “who do I tell?” Tick off each one as you go. We are not affiliated with any organization listed here, and the links go to their own websites. We save your progress on this device, so you can come back any time.
- GovernmentPopular
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Update your address in My Account so tax slips and benefits reach you.
- GovernmentPopular
Service Canada: SIN, CPP, OAS, EI
Update your address for your SIN record, pensions and EI.
- Government
Passport Canada
Ask how to update the address tied to your passport file. Mon–Fri, 8:30–5.
- Government
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Update your address if you hold a PR card, work or study permit.
- GovernmentPopular
ServiceOntario: driver’s licence, health card, plates
Change your address on your licence, OHIP card and vehicle permit.
- Government
Ontario social assistance (OW, ODSP)
Report your new address to your caseworker.
- GovernmentPopular
Canada Post mail forwarding
Forward your mail to your new home so nothing gets lost.
- Your townPopular
Durham Region (water, waste, services)
Set up regional services, waste collection and water billing.
- UtilitiesPopular
Enbridge Gas
Stop service at your old home and start it at your new one.
- UtilitiesPopular
Elexicon Energy (Ajax, Pickering, Whitby)
Hydro service for much of western Durham.
- Internet, TV & phonePopular
Rogers
Move or transfer your internet, TV, home phone and wireless.
- Internet, TV & phone
Fido, Koodo, Virgin Plus, Freedom Mobile
Update the billing address on your mobile plan.
- Banks & creditPopular
RBC Royal Bank
Update your address on accounts, cards and mortgage.
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TD Canada Trust
Update your address on accounts, cards and mortgage.
- InsurancePopular
Home insurance (your insurer or broker)
Tell them before you move. Your policy, rate and coverage will change.
Contact them directly - InsurancePopular
Auto insurance (your insurer or broker)
Your postal code changes your rate. Update it before you drive.
Contact them directly - SchoolsPopular
Durham District School Board
Register at your new home school. Catchment follows your address.
- Schools
Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
Covers Clarington, Scugog and Brock schools.
- Government
Your employer or payroll
Give HR your new address before the next pay period for tax slips.
Contact them directly - Government
Doctor, dentist and pharmacy
Update your records, or ask for a transfer if you are moving far.
Contact them directly
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Last checked: October 21, 2026. Links go to each organization’s own website. Phone numbers are shown only where we have confirmed them on the official site; the rest you can find on the organization’s page. Where you pay a company, check that you are on its real website. Not every organization is listed, so add your own to your list.