Forward mail with canada post
Forwarding mail with Canada Post! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you forward your mail:
Why forward mail? Before we dive into the process, let's quickly cover why you might want to forward your mail:
- You're moving to a new address and want to ensure you receive important mail and packages.
- You're going on a long trip or vacation and don't want to miss important mail.
- You're a business owner and need to forward mail to a new location.
How to forward mail with Canada Post:
- Gather required documents:
- Your current address (the one you want to forward mail from)
- Your new address (the one you want to forward mail to)
- A valid government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license, passport)
- Choose a forwarding option:
- Forwarding Service: Canada Post offers a forwarding service that allows you to forward mail to a new address for a set period (e.g., 1 month, 3 months, 6 months). You can choose from various forwarding options, including:
- Standard Forwarding: Forward mail for a set period (e.g., 1 month)
- Extended Forwarding: Forward mail for a longer period (e.g., 3 months, 6 months)
- Permanent Forwarding: Forward mail indefinitely
- Forwarding Service: Canada Post offers a forwarding service that allows you to forward mail to a new address for a set period (e.g., 1 month, 3 months, 6 months). You can choose from various forwarding options, including:
- Fill out the application:
- Download and complete the Canada Post Forwarding Application form (PDF) or pick one up at a Canada Post office.
- Fill out the form with your current and new addresses, as well as your government-issued ID information.
- Submit the application:
- Take the completed application to a Canada Post office or mail it to the address listed on the form.
- Pay the applicable forwarding fee (see below).
- Wait for your mail to be forwarded:
- Once your application is processed, Canada Post will forward your mail to your new address.
Fees:
- Standard Forwarding (1 month): $15.95
- Extended Forwarding (3 months): $34.95
- Extended Forwarding (6 months): $59.95
- Permanent Forwarding: $99.95 (plus $15.95 per month thereafter)
Tips and reminders:
- Make sure to update your address with Canada Post, your bank, credit card company, and other relevant institutions.
- Keep in mind that some mail services, like courier services, may not be eligible for forwarding.
- If you're forwarding mail for a business, you may need to provide additional documentation, such as a business license or articles of incorporation.
By following these steps, you'll be able to forward your mail with Canada Post and ensure you receive important mail and packages at your new address.