Q: What is the difference between a civic address and a mailing address?
A: Your civic address identifies the physical location of your property. Your mailing address is used for receiving mail.
They may be different. When providing your location to emergency responders, service providers, contractors or visitors, use your complete civic address.
Q: Why does my address include a community name?
A: Community names are an important part of identifying properties in Centre Wellington. Some street names may occur in more than one community.
Including the community name helps distinguish your property from other properties with the same or similar street address.
Q: Who assigns civic addresses?
A: Civic addresses are assigned by the Township of Centre Wellington in accordance with the Township's addressing requirements.
Q: What happens when a new civic address is assigned?
A: When a new address is assigned or an existing address changes, the Township provides the information to the County of Wellington. The County distributes the updated information to agencies and services, including Canada Post and the 911 system.
It may take some time for all systems and organizations to update their records.
Q: I recently moved. Who do I need to tell about my address?
A: You should provide your complete civic address to organizations and service providers that need to know where you are located.
This may include utilities, insurance providers, financial institutions, delivery services, telecommunications providers and other organizations.
Important: Updating your address with one organization does not necessarily update it everywhere.
Q: How do I know what my civic address is?
A: Your civic address is the address assigned to your property by the Township. If you are unsure of your civic address, contact the Township.
For rural properties, your green 911 sign displays your assigned civic address.
Q: Why is my green 911 sign important?
A: The sign helps emergency responders identify your property quickly, particularly when your home or business is not visible from the road.
Do not remove or relocate your sign without contacting the Township.
Q: Where should my green civic address sign be located?
A: The sign should be installed at the driveway entrance where it is clearly visible to traffic approaching from both directions.
Q: What if my sign is covered by snow or vegetation?
A: Property owners are responsible for keeping the sign visible and free from obstructions, including snow, vegetation and other materials.
Q: What if my green sign is missing or damaged?
A: You can request a replacement sign or post using the Civic Address Sign Request Form
Q: Can I move my civic address sign?
A: No. Civic address signs should not be moved, covered or altered. If you believe the sign is in the wrong location or needs to be relocated, contact the Township.
Q: What if I have more than one driveway or entrance?
A: The civic address is based on the designated entrance to the property. Depending on the property and its entrances, additional signage may be required.
If you have questions about access points or emergency response, contact the Township.
