How to Transfer Existing Natural Gas Service to a New Home

Some areas offer natural gas service for appliances and heating. If you live in one of those areas and are moving to a new area, you might be able to transfer your existing service with your current provider. Here is how to set up that transfer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Telephone
• Credit card or checking account for fees

1. Locate the phone number for your natural gas company. You can generally find this on a paper bill or on their Web site.
2. Call the number listed during normal business hours.
3. Give the representative on the phone your new address so they can verify that the location is within their service area.
4. If your new home is within their service area, find out if a transfer application is needed.
5. Fill out the transfer application and send it back in.
6. Provide any additional information, such as your new address and phone number, as well as a service turn-on date for your new home and a service turnoff date for your old home.
7. Verify that the information given is correct so there is no delay in service.

Tips & Warnings

• You might try locating the Web site address. There may be an online form or transfer application you can fill out.
• Follow these steps as soon as you know you are moving in order to have continuous natural gas service.
• If you are no longer within your current natural gas company's service area, contact your realtor to find out which natural gas companies provide service in your new area.