Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Moving in Newfoundland and Labrador: address change checklist
The Newfoundland and Labrador government records to update, from official Newfoundland and Labrador pages. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.
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In Newfoundland and Labrador
Driver's licence and ID card
Update your address online through MyGovNL. Once the Motor Registration Division system is updated, a new driver's licence or photo ID card is mailed to you, which takes about 10 business days.
Vehicle registration
The same MyGovNL address change covers your vehicle registration. If you have one, a new vehicle registration is mailed to you after the address is changed.
Health card
Notify MCP as soon as possible when your address changes. If you need a replacement card because of the change, submit an MCP Card Replacement/Information Update form.
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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 Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal name change
Legal name change applications are available from Vital Statistics. For more information, call (709) 729-3308.
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.