HMRC Change of Address
HMRC Change of Address
Many organisations need to be notified of your new address when you move. We will be covering everything you need to know about notifying a change of address with the HMRC. You must keep your contact details up to date to ensure your mail never ends up in the wrong hands.
This guide will cover the following:
- How to update HMRC using the Moveinout Service
- Do I need to inform HMRC of a change of address?
- What HMRC services can I notify of my new address?
- How do I change address with HMRC?
- When do I need to change my address with HMRC?
- Will my employer notify HMRC of my new address?
- When do I tell HMRC about a change to my personal details?
- Can I get fined for not updating my address with HMRC?
- What happens after I have updated my address with HMRC?
- How do I contact HMRC?
How to update HMRC using the Moveinout Service
- To get started, let us know your details, the addresses you're moving from and to, and the date of your move.
- You will have the option to choose the companies that you wish to inform about your new address. HMRC will be one of the organisations you can notify, you can also notify other service providers, such as professional bodies, premium bonds, and dentists.
- Once you've selected the organisations you want to notify of your address change, you can submit your change of address request, and Moveinout will automatically send the notification directly to HMRC and any other service providers you’ve selected on your behalf. You should receive confirmation from each organisation that your address has been updated, confirmation of your new address from HMRC can take up to a few weeks.
Do I need to inform HMRC of a change of address?
Yes, it is essential that you receive all correspondence from HMRC. If you fail to notify HMRC of a change of address, you risk missing crucial information such as tax, which may result in a financial penalty.
What HMRC services can I notify of my new address?
- Income Tax
- National Insurance
- State Pension
- Tax Credits & Child Benefit
How do I change address with HMRC?
The process of how to notify a change of address depends on how your taxes are filed. If you are notifying a change of address for business tax or only pay tax through Self-Assessment, you'll have to update your details differently.
Otherwise, you can notify HMRC of your new address by heading to their website. You'll need to sign in using your Government Gateway user ID and password to change your address. If you do not have a Government Gateway user ID, you'll need to create one. You'll need:
- Your full name
- Your email address
- A recent payslip or P60 or a valid UK passport
- Your National Insurance number or a UK address
When do I need to change my address with HMRC?
You'll need to inform HMRC of your new address when you have moved. We recommend taking out a Royal Mail redirection service to ensure that any HMRC correspondence doesn't end up in the wrong hands.
Will my employer notify HMRC of my new address?
You are responsible for informing the HMRC of your new address; your employer may not directly communicate your change of address to HMRC. When you tell your employer of your new address, it tends to be for their internal system; for example, you may get your payslips sent in the post. Most employers will advise you to contact HMRC and notify a change in personal details personally.
When do I tell HMRC about a change to my personal details?
You will need to inform HMRC when:
- Your income changes
- Relationship or family changes
- You change your name
- You change your gender
It is also best practice to check that all the details HMRC have on their system are up to date, such as your phone number and email address.
Can I get fined for not updating my address with HMRC?
HMRC will not directly fine you for not updating your address, but you could get a fine due to missing mail from HMRC. The best option is to set up a Royal Mail redirection, notify HMRC when you've moved, or do both.
You may get a fine if your return or other documents related to tax were inaccurate and tax has been:
- Underpaid
- Understated
- Over-claimed
- Under-assessed
What happens after I have updated my address with HMRC?
HMRC should update your personal records for the following services:
- National insurance
- Income tax
- Child benefits
- State pension
How do I contact HMRC?
You can contact HMRC by Phone:
Income tax
You will need your national insurance number when you phone
Telephone: 0300 200 3300
Textphone: 0300 200 3319
Outside UK: +44135 535 9022
Tax credits
Telephone: 0345 300 3900
Textphone: 0345 300 3909
Outside UK: +44 2890 538 192
Self Assessment
You will need your Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) when you phone.
Telephone: 0300 200 3310
Textphone:0300 200 3319
Outside UK: +44 161 931 9070
National Insurance
You will need your national insurance number when you phone.
Telephone: 0300 200 3500
Textphone: 0300 200 3519
Outside UK: +44 191 203 7010
Child Benefit
You will need your National Insurance number or Child Benefit number with you when you phone.
Telephone: 0300 200 3100
Opening times
HMRC phone line opening hours are:
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
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