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Going away?
Forward your mail to your temporary home for as little as $13.50/month.
- Safeguard your personal information when you keep your mail coming to your temporary home.
- Use our quick & easy online form or apply in person at any Post Office.
- $40.50 for the first 3 months, and $13.50 a month after that.
And get exclusive deals and discounts on moving-related products and services
About
What is a temporary Change of Address?
If you are moving somewhere temporarily, but plan to return to your old address, submit a temporary Change of Address.
Why submit a temporary change of address?
- Don’t miss important mail — driver’s license renewals, tax forms, credit cards, etc.
- Prevent identity theft — ensure sensitive mail follows you to your temporary home.
- Avoid damage — Protect your mail from inclement weather.
Features
- Include up to 4 individuals or 4 families moving to the same temporary address.
- Get mail forwarded for 3 or more months.
- Use it for temporary moves within Canada or internationally.
- Expect to start receiving forwarded mail 5 business days after you move.
Who can apply
Who can submit a temporary Change of Address?
Individuals and families can submit a temporary Change of Address.
Are you temporarily moving your business or a co-located business and home? See Business Change of Address.
Who isn’t eligible?
You cannot apply online or in person if you receive mail through:
- An institution (e.g. a business, hotel, motel, rooming house, nursing home, hospital, school)
- A shared postal address (e.g. private mailboxes such as at a UPS store)
Completing a temporary Change of Address for someone else
Apply at your local Post Office with identification and a letter of authorization.
Read about identification requirements.
Rates & prices
Rates & prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Within the same province |
$40.50 for 3 months $13.50 per month thereafter |
| Outside of province |
$49.50 for 3 months $16.50 per month thereafter |
| U.S.A./International |
$78 for 3 months $26 per month thereafter |
How to apply
Change your address online
- Fill out our online form at least 5 business days before your temporary move. Keep the reference number you receive in your confirmation email and use it to amend, extend or cancel your service online later on.
- To prevent fraud and ID theft, personal information and credit history will be used for authentication. We value and protect your privacy and security; the information you provide is only used to confirm your identity and is not retained by Canada Post.
Change your address at a Post Office
- Fill out a form at any Post Office at least 5 days before you move.
- Bring government-issued photo identification. Read about identification requirements.
Don’t wait! Apply early.If you already know your temporary address, submit your request now. This saves you time the week before your move and allows us time to set up the request. |
Extend your service
Extend your Change of Address service
Request an extension at least 5 business days before your service expires. Pricing is the same as temporary Change of Address pricing at the time of renewal. If your service has already expired, complete a new request.
Extend online
To extend, amend, or cancel your service, you will need your reference number and password (Your reference number was included in the email confirmation you received when you first purchased the service). Sign in now.
Extend at a Post Office
You may extend your service at any Post Office. Bring government-issued ID and one of the following:
- A piece of mail that has been redirected
- The Change of Address form you received when you purchased your service
- Your receipt
- Your notification card
If you have moved to a different address since the time you last submitted your Change of Address request, you must submit a new request and pay the applicable fees.
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