DWP Change of Address: A Quick & Easy Guide

Keeping your address updated with the Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) is crucial. If you are receiving a pension or other benefits, you should inform the Department for Work and Pensions of a new address.

DWP Change of Address: Online Portal

We understand that time is of the essence. The link below directs you to Government Gateway portal, where you can modify your address details. 

Update DWP Address Online 

To proceed, you'll need your: 

1. Government Gateway ID
2. Password

If you're not already registered, you can set up an account during the address update process.

Important: Please ensure you've already relocated before notifying of your address change.

Changing your address through the Government Gateway portal will update your address for:

1. Income Tax
2. National Insurance
3. State Pension
4. Tax Credits
5. Child Benefits

Upon signing in, you'll also activate your personal tax account. This platform allows you to review your HMRC records and manage other pertinent details.

Important: This service isn't applicable for:

• Business tax updates
• Individuals who exclusively pay tax through Self Assessment

If this is you, click here instead. 

There you have it—quick and easy, just as promised.

For those seeking a deeper dive, additional details are provided below.

When Should I Notify the Department of Work & Pensions or HMRC of Changes?

It's essential to keep DWP and HMRC updated regarding any changes in circumstances. Reach out if you:

1. Relocate to a new home.
2. Have a hospital admission or discharge.
3. Modify your banking details.
4. Depart from or return to the UK.
5. Move into a care facility.
6. Get married or establish a civil partnership.
7. Become widowed.
8. Undergo a gender transition.
9. Finalise a divorce or end a civil partnerships

Contacting the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

A full list of contact details for the different services that fall under the DWP are below:

Service	Method	Details
The Pension Service	By Phone 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday	Telephone (English): 0800 731 0469 Textphone (English): 0800 731 0464 Telephone (Welsh): 0800 731 0453 Textphone (Welsh): 0800 731 0456 If you cannot hear or speak on the phone - Relay UK: 18011 then 0800 731 0469 British Sign Language (BSL) - Video Relay Service or Use the Service on Mobile or Tablet
	By Post	You can write to the Pension Service with this address: The Pension Service Post Handling Site A Wolverhampton WV98 1AF
Jobcentre Plus	Online	You can use this link here.
Disability Service Centre	By Phone or Post	The contact details for the full list of services provided by the Disability Service Centre are available here.
Media Enquiries	By Post	For national and local media enquiries, you can write to the DWP's Press Office using this address: DWP Press Office Caxton House Tothill Street London SW1H 9NA
	By Phone	0115 965 8828
	By E-mail	[email protected]
	By Social Media	Through DWP's Twitter Account - here.
For Policy Enquiries	Online	Complete the online contact form here.
	By Post	You can write to the DWP's Ministerial Correspondence Team with this address: Ministerial Correspondence Team Caxton House Tothill Street London SW1H 9NA