Prince Edward Island, Canada
Moving in Prince Edward Island: address change checklist
The Prince Edward Island government records to update, from official Prince Edward Island pages, with the deadlines they state. Your bank, utilities, subscriptions and everything else are in the full checklist.
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Deadlines in Prince Edward Island
- Driver's licence and ID card: within 30 days from the effective day of the change
- Vehicle registration: within 30 days
As stated on the official pages linked below. Check the page before you rely on it.
In Prince Edward Island
Driver's licence and ID card
A change of address must be reported to the registrar of motor vehicles within 30 days. You can report it to any Highway Safety or Access PEI office.
Vehicle registration
If a vehicle certificate of registration is issued to you and you change your address, you must notify the Highway Safety office within 30 days.
Health card
To change the address on your PEI Health Card, call PEI Medicare at 1-800-321-5492. Check that your information was updated the next time you show your card at a Health PEI program or facility.
Health coverage when you move here
If you move from another province, PEI coverage begins on the first day of the third month after you start living in PEI permanently. Your previous province covers you until then.
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 Prince Edward Island
Legal name change
Legal name changes are handled by the Vital Statistics office. The process starts when you bring your completed application and documents to that office.
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.