Alberta, Canada
Moving in Alberta: address change checklist
The Alberta government records to update, from official Alberta pages, with the deadlines they state. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.
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Deadlines in Alberta
- Driver's licence and ID card: within 14 days of a change to your personal information
- Vehicle registration: within 14 days of a change to your personal information
As stated on the official pages linked below. Check the page before you rely on it.
In Alberta
Driver's licence and ID card
You have to update your driver's licence within 14 days of a change to your personal information. You must apply in person at a registry agent with identification, and give both your physical and mailing address in Alberta.
Vehicle registration
You have to update your vehicle registration within 14 days of a change to your personal information. You must apply in person at a registry agent with identification.
Health card
To change your address with the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, submit the form in person to a registry agent or by mail to the AHCIP office.
Health coverage when you move here
Alberta coverage begins on the first day of the third month after the date you established residency in Alberta.
Across Canada
Voter registration
Use Elections Canada's Online Voter Registration Service to update the address on your voter registration. If you moved recently, enter your old address to get the option to update it.
Canada Revenue Agency
You can change your address with the CRA online through your CRA account, by phone, or by mailing Form RC325. Online is the fastest method and updates your address immediately.
Mail forwarding
Buy Mail Forwarding online with a Canada Post account or at your nearest post office, and purchase it in advance of your move. Service can start 5 days after purchase for residential customers, or 3 days after purchase if you buy at the post office.
Also in Alberta
Legal name change
Applicants must be Alberta residents and at least 18 years old. You take the completed application to a registry agent, who reviews the documents and sends them to Vital Statistics for processing.
General information from official sources, not legal advice. Rules can differ for commercial licences, leased vehicles and other special cases; the linked page has the details.