Update Your State Pension Address
Keeping your address updated with the State Pension service is crucial. Not only does it ensure you receive timely communications, but it also prevents potential disruptions to your pension payments. This guide will walk you through the importance, the when, and the how of updating your address.
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Update Your Address Online Update Your Address With HMRC Contact The Pension Service Additional ResourcesOnline Address Update for State Pension
We understand that time is of the essence. The link below directs you to HMRC's portal, where you can modify your address details.
If you're looking to update your address, you can do it with HMRC here.
To proceed, you'll need your:
- Government Gateway ID
- 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 HMRC of your address change.
There you have it—quick and easy, just as promised.
For those seeking a deeper dive, additional details are provided below.
Updating Your Address with HMRC
As highlighted earlier, you can update your address with HMRC here. By doing so, you're not just updating your State Pension address. This action updates your address for:
- Income Tax
- National Insurance
- State Pension
- Tax Credits
- Child Benefit
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.
When Should I Notify HMRC of Changes?
It's essential to keep HMRC updated regarding any changes in circumstances related to your State Pension. Reach out to the State Pension service if you:
- Relocate to a new home.
- Have a hospital admission or discharge.
- Modify your banking details.
- Depart from or return to the UK.
- Move into a care facility.
- Get married or establish a civil partnership.
- Become widowed.
- Undergo a gender transition.
- Finalise a divorce or end a civil partnerships
If any of the above situations apply to you, it's crucial to get in touch with the State Pension Service promptly.
Contacting the Pension Service
Updating your details with the Pension Service is straightforward and should be prioritised, especially if there's a change in your circumstances.
If you live in the UK
| 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 |
If you live abroad
For those residing outside the UK, the International Pension Centre (IPC) is your point of contact.
| By Phone
8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday |
Telephone (English): +44 (0) 191 218 7777 Textphone (English): +44 (0) 191 218 7280 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 11 Mail Handling Site A Wolverhampton WV98 1LW United Kingdom |
Additional Resources
These are important links for the Pension Service:
| State Pensions - Homepage |
| Check your State Pension age |
| Check your State Pension forecast |
| Get your State Pension |
| State Pension if your retire aboard |
| Contact the Pension Service |