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How do I change my address for my DWP pension?

Author

Mia Ramsey

Published Apr 05, 2026

  1. Update your address. Select who needs to know you’re moving – State Pension, Electoral Roll, HMRC etc..
  2. About you. Enter your previous address, new address and the date you moved home.
  3. Submit. Click submit and we’ll update your address with accounts automatically.

How do I contact DWP about change of address?

Phone

  1. 0300 200 3300. Textphone:
  2. 0300 200 3319. Outside UK:

Can a pension be moved?

Unlike 401(k)s, pensions aren’t portable. You can’t move a traditional pension account to your new employer or into an IRA rollover when you leave a job. (A cash-balance plan, by contrast, allows you to take your money with you when you leave a job.)

Is it safe to change address online?

To let the post office know you are going to change your address and want your mail forwarded to your new location, you have two options: Go to to change your address online. Scammers may charge $40 or more to do what you can do for just $1.05 using the moving section of the official USPS.com website.

What are change of circumstances?

This is a change in your personal or financial circumstances which may or may not affect your entitlement to benefit. You must contact us at once if your circumstances change, or you could have to repay an overpayment, a fine or face prosecution.

Why does it cost to change your address?

Go to to change your address online. You will need a credit or debit card and a valid email address. The $1.05 charge to your card is an identity verification fee to prevent fraud and make sure you’re the one making the change.

Can I change my address online with DWP?

You can update your address with DWP online, in minutes. If you need to tell more than one company or institution that you’re moving home, starting with SlothMove is best as you can update everyone.

How do I notify the pension Service of change of address?

Phone lines of the Pension Service are open Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, and you can call them on 0800 731 0469. Alternatively, you can use the textphone service on 0800 731 0464, or Relay (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone) by dialling 18001 then 0800 731 0469.

Do I need to notify DWP of change of address?

Do I need to inform DWP of a change of address? Yes, when you move home you must inform DWP (HMRC) about your change of address. When you update your address with HMRC it will update across DWP and others.

Can I change my address with PIP online?

Updating your PIP online is the fastest way to let them know you’ve changed address and update HMRC, DWP and other institutions at the same time. To report any change of circumstances or to complete a PIP change of address, you can also contact PIP in the following ways.

Can I change my address online for my pension?

Yes, log in to your Online Account and click on ‘Personal Details’ – you can update your address here. You’ll receive an email to confirm the address has been updated, and you’ll receive a letter at both your new and old address to confirm the change.

Where do I go to change my state pension address?

If you have experienced any of the above changes you should contact the State Pension Service. You can update your address with the Pension Service here. You can also contact them by phone on 0800 731 0469 If you live internationally you can contact the International Pension Service.

When do I need to tell HMRC about a change in my state pension?

State Pension Change of Circumstances You need to inform HMRC when ever you encounter a change of circumstances in relation to your State Pension. You must contact the State Pension service if any of the following changes.

How do I notify HMRC of a change in address?

You will need to contact either HMRC or the Pension Service to notify them of a change in address. You can contact the Pension Service to: Phone lines of the Pension Service are open Monday to Friday, from 9.30am to 3.30pm, and you can call them on 0800 731 0469.

When did the change in state pension take place?

The Government website states: “The State Pension changed on April 6 2016 for people who reach State Pension age from then onwards. “This is men born on or after April 6 1951 and women born on or after April 6 1953.