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Quebec moving checklist

A practical checklist to track the most important tasks before, during, and after a move in Quebec. Progress is stored in the current tab.

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Plan

8 weeks before

0/4 tasks

Give the required notice to the landlord or confirm the move-out date.

Check the applicable lease rules and keep written proof.

Start the housing search or confirm the new lease.

Compare several moving company or truck rental quotes.

Start sorting, selling, donating, or recycling what will not move with you.

Boxes

4 weeks before

0/5 tasks

Book the mover, truck, or required moving equipment.

Start packing non-essential items.

Set up mail forwarding with Canada Post.

Contact the home insurer for the new address.

Notify employer, school, or daycare of the address change.

Admin

2 weeks before

0/4 tasks

Update your address with the SAAQ.

Update your address with Revenu Quebec and the CRA.

Update banks, cards, RAMQ, and other critical files.

Schedule Hydro-Quebec, internet, and the other utilities.

Final

1 week before

0/3 tasks

Confirm time, address, and constraints with the movers.

Prepare a 24 to 48-hour essentials box.

Empty the freezer, disassemble furniture, and group important documents.

Move

Moving day

0/4 tasks

Photograph the old home before leaving.

Record utility meters and confirm move-out condition.

Inspect the new home on arrival and note existing damage.

Confirm that all furniture and boxes have arrived.

Done

After the move

0/3 tasks

Check smoke detectors, locks, and safety basics.

Keep moving receipts and administrative confirmations.

Confirm that mail forwarding and services are working properly.

Organizations to notify

Address change for licence and registration

Tax

Revenu Quebec

Update provincial tax address

CRA

Update federal tax address

Health

RAMQ

Update health insurance record

Power

Hydro-Quebec

Close the old account and open the new one

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