Register for Council Tax

Find out how to register for Council Tax if you live in Lambeth.

If you’re 18 or over and own or rent a home, you’ll usually need to pay Council Tax. If you’re unsure, read our guide on who should pay Council Tax.

Register online

Use our online registration form to tell us you are:

  • registering for Council Tax because you're now the person responsible for paying it
  • moving into Lambeth from another area and registering for Council Tax in Lambeth

You can also use the form to tell us you're moving:

  • to another address in Lambeth and need to change your address in your Council Tax account
  • out of Lambeth

You can only register if you're already at your new address, or you are moving less than 2 weeks from today.

How to register

To register, you’ll need your:

  • bank details if you want to set up a Direct Debit
  • landlord or agent’s details if you're a tenant
  • other tenant details if you’re a joint tenant
  • completion statement if you're the homeowner
  • joint owner’s details if you’re a joint homeowner

You'll also need to tell us:

  • your moving in date
  • the full names of everyone aged 16 and over that lives with you

On the first page of the form, select the option that best matches your situation.

Register for Council Tax

Problems with registering

If you're having problems with registering, contact the Council Tax team.