The Service québécois de changement d’adresse (SQCA) is the Quebec government online change of address service. It allows you to simultaneously notify seven (7) governmental departments and agencies of your address change.
All at once, you can notify:
- Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ – Driver’s licence)
- Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ – Health Insurance);
- Revenu Québec;
- Retraite Québec (Pension Plan);
- Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST);
- Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (Labour, Employment and Social inclusion);
- Élection Québec.
To complete the online form you will need the amount indicated on line 199 of your income tax return for the last taxation year and your social insurance number (SIN).
How To Change My Address With Other Quebec Institutions?
Other Quebec institutions such as CNESST, Héma-Québec or the Quebec Loans and Bursaries Program along with 1000 other organizations can be notified all in one place on your MovingWaldo account.
Government of Canada: Changing Your Address With the Federal Government
When we talk about changes of address with the federal government, we mainly refer to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
You can change your address in one of four (4) ways:
- From your CRA online account. If you do not already have an account, you can register for free. Please note: to create a new account, certain information is required, some of which are included only on your annual tax return.
- By calling 1-800-959-7383. You will be asked to provide this information.
- By mail or fax
- Complete and send Form RC325 (Change of Address) to one of the tax centers indicated on the form.
- Send with Form RC325 a signed letter that includes your Social Insurance Number, your new address and the date of the move.
- You will also have the opportunity to provide your new address to the CRA on your annual tax return. The new address will automatically be updated in your file.
Why Notify the CRA of My New Address?
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) communicates with you a few times a year. During tax season for example, the CRA will send you an explanatory document for your annual tax return. If your address is not up-to-date, you might not receive this document. Lucky for you, you can still pick it up at your local post office and/or online directly on your CRA account.
Once your tax return is processed by the CRA, the agency will send you a notice of assessment. This is a very important document assessing if you’ll receive money back or if you owe money!
Finally, if you receive benefits from the federal government, your address must be updated to ensure you continue receiving them.
How To Change My Address With Other Federal Institutions?
Below is a list of common federal institutions (and more) that you should consider notifying of your address change if you are moving. It is extremely important to change your address with the government of Canada.
- Employment Insurance (EI)
- Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
- Old Age Security (OAS)
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Canadian Passport
- Elections Canada
- Immigration and citizenship
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time after my move do I have to notify the SAAQ of my new address?
It’s the law to notify the SAAQ of your new address within 30 days of your move.
Will I receive a fine if I don’t notify my address change to the SAAQ after my move?
If you don’t notify the SAAQ of your address change within 30 days of your move, you may have to pay a fine between $95 and $154.
Is there a fee to change my address with the government of Quebec?
There are no fees when changing your address with the following:
- Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ – Driver’s licence)
- Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ – Health Insurance)
- Revenu Québec
- Retraite Québec (Pension Plan)
- Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST)
- Ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale (Labour, Employment and Social inclusion)
- Élection Québec
What personal information do I have to provide when changing my address with the RAMQ?
- Your date of birth
- Your gender
- If you’re 18 years of age or older: your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- The number on your health insurance card
- Your mother’s maiden name
- Your mother’s first name
What personal information do I have to provide when changing my address with the SAAQ?
- Your driving licence number
- The reference number on your driving licence
What personal information do I have to provide when changing my address with Élections Québec?
- Your date of birth
- Your gender
