Free new-resident guide — MB
Moving to Manitoba (2026)
What you need to do when you move to Manitoba from another province — driver's licence, health card, vehicle re-registration, and address updates, with Manitoba-specific deadlines.
Keep your old health coverage
Keep your old provincial health coverage active until your new coverage starts -- do not cancel it early.
Update address & notify agencies
Update your address with Canada Post (mail forwarding), CRA, Service Canada, Elections Canada, your bank, employer, and provincial agencies including your health card and driver's licence address.
Driver's licence
Exchange deadline: 3 months
Exchange your out-of-province licence within 3 months (up to 90 days) of establishing Manitoba residency through MPI.
Testing is typically waived when exchanging a same-class Canadian licence.
Official source → https://www.mpi.mb.ca/new-to-manitoba/Health card — Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate)
Plan
Manitoba Health (Registration Certificate)
When to apply
within 3 months of arriving
How to apply
Register with Manitoba Health within 3 months of arriving
Waiting period / coverage start
Coverage begins on the first day of the 3rd month after you arrive (e.g. arrive Apr 29 -- coverage starts Jul 1). The wait is waived for active military.
Vehicle re-registration
Re-register your out-of-province vehicle in Manitoba. The deadline and whether a safety inspection is required varies by province.
Manitoba vehicle re-registration guide →Federal tasks
- •CRA: update your mailing address via My Account at canada.ca or by calling 1-800-959-8281. Direct deposit details stay the same.
- •Elections Canada: update your voter registration at elections.ca or at your nearest Elections Canada office.
Local setup
Utilities, waste/recycling, transit passes, and school registration are set by your municipality — rules and providers vary by city. Check your city or municipal website for local services. (Per-city details are outside the scope of this guide.)
Replace or obtain documents
If you need a replacement birth certificate, SIN confirmation letter, or passport, see the replace-documents guide for Manitoba-specific steps and agencies.
Manitoba replace-documents guide →Official sources
Last updated: June 2026
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