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Forward your mail with Mail Forwarding service.
Moving or temporarily relocating to a new address? Canada Post’s Mail Forwarding service ensures all your important mail reaches you at your new address. Forward mail from your Canadian address to anywhere in the world. Learn about what we forward.
Buy Mail Forwarding as soon as you know your new address so you have time to benefit from coupons, moving tips, checklists and other helpful information from smartmoves™.
When you buy a Mail Forwarding for Moves service, with your permission, Canada Post will share your updated address information with companies who have an existing relationship with you and who are subscribed to our NCOA Mover Data Service.
The cost of Mail Forwarding varies depending on whether your new address is within the same province, within Canada or in another country. See the tables below.
Choose the 12-month service for the most convenience and savings.
| Residential Price |
| Within province |
| $83.15 for 12 months $54.25 for 4 months |
| Within Canada |
| $104.25 for 12 months $67.55 for 4 months |
| U.S./International |
| $234.75 for 12 months $156.55 for 4 months |
| When to buy |
| Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 5 days before |
| Each order includes |
| Up to 4 individuals at the same address |
| To order at a post office you need |
| Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of someone else (if applicable) Learn more |
| Business Price |
| Within province |
| $250.95 for 12 months $161.65 for 4 months |
| Within Canada |
| $313.95 for 12 months $200.45 for 4 months |
| U.S./International |
| $699.85 for 12 months $460.70 for 4 months |
| When to buy |
| Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 10 days before |
| Each order includes |
| Up to 2 businesses and 2 individuals at the same address |
| To order at a post office you need |
| Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of the business Learn more |
| Price | Residential | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Within province | ||
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$83.15 for 12 months |
$250.95 for 12 months |
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| Within Canada | ||
|
$104.25 for 12 months |
$313.95 for 12 months |
|
| U.S./International | ||
|
$234.75 for 12 months |
$699.85 for 12 months |
|
| When to buy | ||
|
Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 5 days before |
Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 10 days before |
|
| Each order includes | ||
|
Up to 4 individuals at the same address |
Up to 2 businesses and 2 individuals at the same address |
|
| To order at a post office you need | ||
|
Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of someone else (if applicable) |
Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of the business |
|
| Residential Price |
| Within province |
| $51.30 for 3 months $17.10 per month thereafter |
| Within Canada |
| $64.35 for 3 months $21.45 per month thereafter |
| U.S./International |
| $92.10 for 3 months $30.70 per month thereafter |
| When to buy |
| Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 5 days before |
| Each order includes |
| Up to 4 individuals at the same address |
| To order at a post office you need |
| Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of someone else (if applicable) Learn more |
| Business Price |
| Within province |
| $91.45 per month |
| Within Canada |
| $115.25 per month |
| U.S./International |
| $214.75 per month |
| When to buy |
| Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 10 days before |
| Each order includes |
| Up to 2 businesses and 2 individuals at the same address |
| To order at a post office you need |
| Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of the business Learn more |
| Price | Residential | Business |
|---|---|---|
| Within province | ||
|
$51.30 for 3 months |
$91.45 per month |
|
| Within Canada | ||
|
$64.35 for 3 months |
$115.25 per month |
|
| U.S./International | ||
|
$92.10 for 3 months |
$214.75 per month |
|
| When to buy | ||
|
Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 5 days before |
Recommended 30 days before start of service Minimum 10 days before |
|
| Each order includes | ||
|
Up to 4 individuals at the same address |
Up to 2 businesses and 2 individuals at the same address |
|
| To order at a post office you need | ||
|
Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of someone else (if applicable) |
Government-issued photo ID Authorization to act on behalf of the business |
|
When you buy online you may be asked to verify your identity for security reasons. Learn more.
If you are unable to verify your identity online, or if you are purchasing the service on behalf of someone else, you can enter the order, pay online and verify your identity at a post office. Learn how to pay online and get a barcode.
Learn how to purchase Mail Forwarding on behalf of someone else.
Prefer to order at a post office? Save time by filling out the Mail Forwarding order form in advance.
Purchase Mail Forwarding at least 5 business days in advance.
Make sure you are eligible to purchase Mail Forwarding service:
All information you submit online is fully encrypted and secure.
Purchase Mail Forwarding at least 10 business days in advance.
Make sure you are eligible to purchase Mail Forwarding service:
All information you submit online is fully encrypted and secure.
Mail Forwarding ensures tax receipts, government forms, bank statements and bills don’t go astray.
Even if you tell people you’ve moved, Mail Forwarding catches anyone you may forget.
Get all your valuable mail when you temporarily relocate anywhere in Canada or the world.
Moving is stressful enough. Notify us a few weeks ahead and we’ll send coupons and savings offers.
Focus on moving now, and take your time to update your address with everyone later.