Are You Moving to the St. Thomas Area?

Moving Tips

1. Health Care - OHIP — OHIP Website
   • London - 217 York St. 519-675-6700.
   • Requires 3 pieces of ID - proof of Canadian citizenship, resident of Ontario and photo ID.
   • Can change address online via ServiceOntario website.
2. Driver's License — MTO Website
   • Have about 1-2 month's grace
   • St. Thomas licensing bureau - 41 Mondamin St. 519-633-6322
   • Must show proof of driving for a minimum of 2 years (or bring a driving abstract)
   • Can change address online via ServiceOntario website.
3. Vehicle Registration — MTO Website
   • Have about 1 month's grace
   • St. Thomas registration bureau - 41 Mondamin St. 519-633-6322
   • Must provide proof of recent emission test and safety test.
   • Safety & Emission testing ($30.00 each) at Disbrowe 519 631-7960
   • Registration $95.00
   • Can change address online via ServiceOntario website.
4. Car Insurance
   • Most Ontario companies require a recent photo of the vehicle, emission test results and a copy of your Ontario Driver's License.
5. Telephone Hook-up
   • Bell phone number - 519 310 BELL (2355)
   • The person calling should be the name that will appear on the billing or they will charge for transferring.
6. Electricity
   • Local P.U.C. 519-631-5550 — St. Thomas Energy Inc.
   • or Hydro One 1-888-664-9376
7. Heating
   • Union Gas 1-888-774-3111
8. Water
   • Call the appropriate municipality ie. Southwold, Central Elgin etc.
9. Mail
   • We provide "Change of Address" cards when you buy from us.
10. Maps
    • Available at convenience stores and Gas stations. Purchase one of St. Thomas and London .
11. Local Resources
    • A "local Information" package is available from the Chamber of Commerce.
12. 12. Churches
    • An updated booklet on the churches, phone numbers and times of worship is available from the Kiwanis Club.