Moved house in Gnosall, started renting, bought your first place, or someone has left the household? Council Tax is one of those boring-but-important admin jobs that can save you hassle (and sometimes money) if you sort it promptly.

When you need to register (or update) Council Tax

You will usually need to tell Stafford Borough Council if you:

• move into a property in Gnosall (or move out)
• buy a home or start a new tenancy
• change who lives at the address (for example, a partner moves in or a student moves out)
• become the person responsible for paying (the "liable" person)

Where to start - the official online form

The simplest route is the council's online page for registering Council Tax. It takes you through what you need to do and how to submit your details:

https://www.staffordbc.gov.uk/register-council-tax

What to have to hand before you begin

To make it painless, gather the basics first. Most people will need:

• your move-in date (and move-out date if relevant)
• full address details
• names of the adults living in the property
• landlord or letting agent details if you rent
• forwarding address if you are leaving

Need help or not sure who should pay?

If you are unsure (for example, house shares, empty properties, or anything a bit unusual), start with Stafford Borough Council as they run Council Tax billing for Gnosall:

Stafford Borough Council - Register for Council Tax

For local information and signposting, you can also check Gnosall Parish Council:

https://gnosallparishcouncil.gov.uk/