One Month Before Moving

• Fill out change of address order form for post office or online http://canadapost.ca/personal/prodserv/mmm/default-e.asp
• Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck
• Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels
• Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations
• Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions (for pets as well)
• Set up a checking account in your new city
• Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you
• Take inventory of your belongings before they’re packed; in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or videotape and record serial numbers of electronic equipment for your belongings
• Make arrangements for transporting pets
• Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil

One To Two Weeks Before Moving
New address change:

• Friends and family
• Hydro / Water
• Telephone / Long distance / cell phone
• Work / Schools
• Cable / Internet
• Newspaper / Magazine subscription
• Life / Car insurance / Banks / Credit Cards
• Family Benefits (Qc Pension Plan), Quebec 1-800-667-9625 / Canada 1-800-387-1194 or 1-800-387-1193
• Quebec Child Tax 1-800-463-5185
• Income Tax, Quebec 1-866-266-0976 / Canada 1-800-959-8281
• Drivers License 873-7620
• GST / PST / Source deductions
• Qc health insurance card: http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/index_en.shtml
  514 864-3411

To do Checklist

• Arrange for help on moving day
• Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment
• Have appliances serviced for moving
• Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving
• Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven’t been processed
• Collect valuables from safe-deposit box.

  Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address

• Check with your insurance agent to ensure you’ll be covered through your homeowner or renter’s policy during the move
• Defrost freezer and refrigerator

On Moving Day

• Have a duffle bag with these item: Toilet paper, soap, garbage bags, cleaning products, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups, plates, cutlery, water, snacks and toothpaste
• Have a copy of emergency prescriptions if necessary
• Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty
• Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail
• Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds

After Arriving At New Home

• Renew your driver’s license and auto registration
• Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage
• Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees
• Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home