Moving soon? Here's a checklist to make your task easier and ensure everything goes smoothly!

As July 1st approaches, a large majority of Quebecers have one word on their minds: moving. If you've just sold or bought a property, congratulations! It's a beautiful chapter that's beginning. Here's a checklist to make sure you don't forget anything!

The change of address

One of the often forgotten tasks is the change of address. Fortunately, the Government of Quebec has created a change of address website that covers all these instances :

  • Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail
  • Elections Quebec
  • Ministère du Travail, de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale
  • Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec
  • Retraite Québec
  • Revenu Québec
  • Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec

Don't forget to also change your address for the following subscriptions and services:

  • Magazine
  • Newspapers
  • Gym
  • Loyalty cards (to receive your freebies and discounts!)
  • CAA
  • Communauto
  • Bixi
  • Meal box services
  • Etc.
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To receive your important documents, take a few minutes to contact the following institutions:

  • Election Canada
  • Agence du Revenu du Canada
  • Bank
  • Caisse Populaire
  • Mortgage
  • REER
  • Credit cards
  • Life, car and home insurance
  • Hydro-Québec
  • School board (have you notified your child's school?)

Also, contact your service providers while scheduling technician visits:

  • Residential telephony
  • Internet and television
  • Oil heating
  • Cellphone

Finally, forward your mail through the Canada Post online service.

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Other little details:

You're (almost!) ready, as for the day of the move, don't forget:

  • Contact your neighborhood's donation service for a pickup of items you wish to dispose of.
  • Many neighborhoods and municipalities have a Facebook group for citizens. Why not offer your perishable food to a family in need?
  • Don't forget to stay hydrated! Summer will be hot and moving is physically demanding! Think of your movers too.
  • Keep your valuable items close to you and not in the moving truck: Computer, passport, certificates, cell phone, credit cards, etc.

Happy moving!