If the change of address is for yourself or your child under 18, proceed in one of the following ways and provide the required information:
- Use the online service Service québécois de changement d’adresse.
- Call Services Québec.
- Go to a Services Québec counter.
If the change of address is for another person, proceed in one of the following ways and provide the required information:
- With the authorization of the person concerned, use the online service Service québécois de changement d’adresse, to file the request on that person’s behalf.
- In the presence of the person concerned, call Services Québec and ask the person to confirm to the agent that he or she authorizes the disclosure of the required information.
- Go to a Services Québec counter with a duly completed Power of attorney form, plus two pieces of identification for the person concerned, one of which must bear a photo.
Confirmation Number
When a change of address request is filed using the online service, a confirmation number appears onscreen. If you gave your email address, the number will also be sent to you in a confirmation email.
Note
You can change your address using the above procedures up to six months prior to your move.
There is no charge for using the Service québécois de changement d’adresse.
When you use the Service québécois de changement d’adresse, you must provide your family name, first name, former and new addresses, date of birth and the information listed below for particular departments and agencies.
On average, it takes 1 to 7 days for a change of address filed with the Service québécois de changement d’adresse to be processed by participating departments and agencies.
Information Required
Along with your date of birth and your old and new addresses, the following information is required by particular departments and agencies.
For the ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale:
- social insurance number (if 18 or older)
- file number at the Ministère, if any
- vocational qualification file number, if applicable
For the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec:
- social insurance number (if 18 or older)
- health insurance card number
- mother’s original family name (maiden name)
- mother’s given name
For Retraite Québec:
- social insurance number
- mother’s original family name (maiden name)
For Revenu Québec:
- social insurance number
- the amount appearing on line 199 of your income tax return for the last tax year for which you received a notice of assessment
For the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec:
- driver’s licence number (not required for compensation claims)
- driver’s licence reference number (not required for compensation claims)
- claim number (if accident victim)
Note
The information required by the Service québécois de changement d’adresse is the same as for the various participating departments and agencies. Without this information, a change of address cannot be processed.
