Please remember to inform the Council of any ownership or address changes. You can do this by using our online form (below) or emailing alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au.
Change of address
You can now change your details:
Online: click here to lodge your request online.
Change of Name
Online: click here to lodge your request online.
Email: alex@alexandrina.sa.gov.au
Phone: call us on (08) 8555 7000 during business hours.
We know that when you move there are a lot of things you need to do and remember. So here is a checklist of who you may need to contact to change or notify your change of address:
Council:
Rates, Dog Registration, Green Waste, Library.
Other:
- Utilities: Water, Gas, Electricity, Home Phone, Mobile Phone, Internet, Cable TV (e.g. Foxtel, Fetch TV etc.)
- Insurance: Home, Contents, Car, Health/Medicare, Ambulance
- Other: Centrelink, Australian Electoral Commission, Employer, Superannuation, Bank/Credit Union, Car Registration and Licence, Lotto, School/Day care/Kindy, Club Memberships, Newspaper, Medical Practitioners
- Friends and Family: Mail redirection can be arranged through Australia Post
Change of ownership
A conveyancer, qualified agent or solicitor, must address change of ownership.
When ownership of a property changes, liability for payment of rates remains with the owner listed with the Council until a notice of disposition is received. Fines may apply if the Council does not receive notice from your agent or solicitor. All outstanding rates and charges must be paid in full at settlement.
Separation with no change to ownership
Council will not amend a property record due to separation of owners. The billing address can be changed to the person accepting responsibility for the rates. However, both owners remain equally and severally responsible. This liability applies regardless of who is residing at the property, or any personal arrangements that may have been made. For further information, refer to Section 178 of the Local Government Act 1999.