How to Change Your Address with the CRA After Moving in Canada in 2026
Learn how to change your home or mailing address with the Canada Revenue Agency after moving in 2026, including CRA My Account, phone, Form RC325, tax return options, processing times and which other government services must be updated separately.
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After moving, update your address with the Canada Revenue Agency as soon as possible. The fastest method is CRA My Account, where an online address change is effective immediately. You can also update it by phone, by mailing Form RC325, Address and Telephone Number Change Request, or in certain cases through your income tax return. A CRA address change is not automatically shared with Service Canada, IRCC, provincial or territorial authorities, or other government departments, so those services must be updated separately.
What you need
- Your new home or mailing address.
- Access to your CRA account if changing the address online.
- If changing the address by phone, your Social Insurance Number, full name, date of birth, complete address and an assessed tax return, notice of assessment or reassessment, or another tax document to verify your identity.
- If changing the address by mail, completed Form RC325, Address and Telephone Number Change Request.
- If acting for another individual online, you must be their legal representative and use Represent a Client.
- If acting for another individual by mail, you must be their legal representative and clearly identify and sign as the legal representative on the form.
Eligibility
Individuals whose home or mailing address has changed can update their personal information with the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA instructs people who move to provide their new address as soon as possible so the agency can validate their identity when needed and send payments and correspondence correctly.
An individual can normally update their own address online, by phone or by mail. An address can also be changed through certain tax return filing methods. Different authorization rules apply when someone changes another person's address.
How to do it
- Decide whether you need to change your home address, mailing address or both with the CRA.
- For the fastest option, sign in to your CRA account, open your Individual account, select Profile, go to Contact information, select Edit and enter the new address. The CRA states that the update is immediate.
- If you cannot use your CRA account, contact the CRA by phone. Have your SIN, full name, date of birth, complete address and an assessed tax return, notice of assessment or reassessment, or another tax document available for identity verification.
- To update the address by mail, complete Form RC325, Address and Telephone Number Change Request, and mail it to the address specified on the form. The CRA states that mailed changes take 4 to 6 weeks after receipt.
- If you are filing an income tax return, you may update your address on a paper return or through a tax preparer or authorized service provider using EFILE. You cannot change your address through NETFILE.
- Do not wait until tax filing season if you have already moved. The CRA advises updating your information as soon as possible because outdated personal information can affect correspondence, payments and, in some circumstances, benefit eligibility.
- Update your address separately with every other government department or agency that provides services to you. The CRA does not automatically share your new address with other government organizations.
- If applicable, separately update Service Canada programs such as Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Canada Disability Benefit, as well as IRCC applications, your provincial or territorial health card and driver's licence.
How to change your address with the CRA after moving
If you move in Canada or change the address where you receive CRA correspondence, the Canada Revenue Agency says to update your information as soon as possible. Keeping your address current helps the CRA verify your identity when you contact the agency and helps ensure that payments and correspondence reach you correctly.
You can change your CRA address online through your CRA account, by phone, by mailing Form RC325, or through certain income tax return filing methods.
How to change your CRA address online
The fastest way to change your address is through your CRA account. The CRA states that an online address update is effective immediately after you submit it.
Steps in CRA My Account
Sign in to your CRA account, select your Individual account to access My Account, choose Profile, open Contact information, select Edit and update your address.
If your phone number has also changed and you cannot receive the multi-factor authentication passcode needed to sign in, the CRA instructs you to update your information by phone instead.
How to change your CRA address by phone
You can contact the CRA to update your address by phone. The change is processed immediately after you reach an agent and successfully verify your identity, although wait times for an agent can vary.
Before calling, have your Social Insurance Number, full name, date of birth, complete address and an assessed tax return, notice of assessment or reassessment, or another tax document available. The CRA uses this information to verify your identity.
How to change your CRA address by mail
To change your address by mail, complete Form RC325, Address and Telephone Number Change Request, and send the completed form to the mailing address provided on the form.
The CRA states that a change submitted by mail takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks after the agency receives the documents.
Where to get Form RC325
The current RC325 form is available from the Canada Revenue Agency in accessible fillable PDF, standard print PDF and large-print formats. The CRA also provides an electronic text version and alternate-format options.
Can you change your CRA address on your tax return?
Yes, but only through certain filing methods. You can update your address on a paper income tax return or when a tax preparer or authorized service provider files your return electronically using EFILE.
If the return is filed electronically through EFILE, the address is updated when the CRA processes the return. For a paper return, the CRA states that the address update takes approximately 8 weeks after receiving the return.
You cannot change your address when filing your own return using NETFILE.
Should you wait until you file your tax return to change your address?
No. The CRA specifically advises people not to wait until tax filing season. If you have moved, update the address as soon as possible. Outdated personal information can interfere with correspondence and payments, and the CRA notes that identification changes can in some cases directly affect eligibility for benefits.
Can you change your spouse's or another person's CRA address?
Changing another person's address is subject to authorization rules. To change an address online for another individual, including a spouse or family member, you must be their legal representative and use Represent a Client through your CRA account.
By phone, you can speak for another person if that person is present to verify their identity in English or French and gives verbal authorization for you to speak, or if you are their legal representative with full legal authority.
For a mailed address change, you must be the person's legal representative. The RC325 form must clearly identify the legal representative and include the representative's signature.
Does changing your CRA address update Service Canada too?
No. A CRA address change is not automatically shared with other Government of Canada departments or agencies. Government systems are not connected for automatic address changes, so you must update each organization separately.
This distinction is important if you receive services or benefits administered outside the CRA. Service Canada administers programs such as Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, the Canadian Dental Care Plan and the Canada Disability Benefit. Those records must be updated through the applicable Service Canada process.
What other government addresses should you change after moving?
Depending on your situation, you may need to update your address separately for immigration or citizenship applications with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, your provincial or territorial health card, your driver's licence, Veterans Affairs Canada programs, Elections Canada or other federal, provincial or territorial services.
The Government of Canada provides a central change-of-address directory that identifies common departments and services. Updating one organization does not update the others.
Does a CRA address change update your direct deposit information?
An address change and a direct deposit change are separate updates. If your banking information has changed, update your CRA direct deposit information separately. Likewise, direct deposit information for programs administered by other departments may need to be updated separately with those organizations.
What happens after you change your CRA address?
If you update the address through your CRA account, the change is immediate. A telephone update is also immediate after successful identity verification. Mailed requests take longer and the CRA states a processing time of 4 to 6 weeks after receipt.
Once updated, the CRA uses your new address for the personal tax and benefit information associated with your CRA account. You should still confirm that every other government service you use has been updated independently.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my address with the CRA after moving?
You can change your CRA address online through your CRA account, by phone, by mailing Form RC325, or through certain tax return filing methods.
What is the fastest way to change my CRA address?
Changing your address online through your CRA account is the fastest method. The CRA states that the update is immediate after submission.
How long does a CRA address change take?
Online changes are immediate. Phone changes are immediate after you reach an agent and verify your identity. Mailed Form RC325 requests take 4 to 6 weeks after the CRA receives the documents.
What information do I need to change my address with the CRA by phone?
Have your Social Insurance Number, full name, date of birth, complete address and an assessed tax return, notice of assessment or reassessment, or another tax document available for identity verification.
Which form do I use to change my CRA address by mail?
Use Form RC325, Address and Telephone Number Change Request, and mail it to the address specified on the form.
Can I change my CRA address using NETFILE?
No. The CRA states that you cannot change your address when filing your own return through NETFILE.
Can my tax preparer change my CRA address when filing my return?
Yes. An address can be changed when a tax preparer or authorized service provider electronically files your return through EFILE.
Can I change my address on a paper tax return?
Yes. The CRA allows an address change on a paper return and states that the update takes approximately 8 weeks after receiving the return.
Should I wait until tax season to tell the CRA that I moved?
No. The CRA advises you to update your address as soon as possible after moving rather than waiting until your next tax return.
Does changing my address with the CRA also update Service Canada?
No. The CRA does not automatically share your new address with other government departments or agencies. Service Canada and other organizations must be updated separately.
Does a CRA address change update my driver's licence or health card?
No. Driver's licences and health cards are administered by provincial or territorial governments, so you must update those records separately.
Can I change my spouse's CRA address for them?
Authorization rules apply. Online, you must be their legal representative and use Represent a Client. By phone, the person can be present to verify their identity and give verbal authorization, or you must have full legal authority to act for them.
Does changing my CRA address also change my banking information?
No. Address and direct deposit information are separate. If your bank account details changed, update your direct deposit information separately.