Start Service

Start service

Whether you're starting service with us for the first time or are already an Avista customer, we're glad you're here.

For existing Avista customers (or those who have been Avista customers in the past), please take a moment to log in before continuing...it makes everything a little easier. And finally, if you're moving from one place to another within Avista's service area, please use Transfer Service instead of Start Service.

We’re sorry, we aren’t able to locate your address but please continue the process and we will contact you within two business days. Otherwise, feel free to call us at (800) 227-9187 and a Customer Service Representative will help you start service.

Applicant must be financially responsible for service

Service address

Your information

Additional options

Review & submit

Online start service is not available

We’re sorry, but we are unable to start your service online. To start service, please feel free to call us at (800) 227-9187 and press 0 (zero) to speak to a representative.

Where do you want to start service?

Choose address and start date for new service.

Start date:

Setup your account details

Please enter contact information for the person responsible for the account.

Complete your start service request

Account type
Account type cannot be changed due to the zoning of the service address
Residential
Business

First name

Last name
Email address
Phone number

Alternate phone number (optional)
Last 4 of Social Security

Date of Birth
Date Of Birth is Required Please enter a valid date of birth You should be at least 18 years to start the service

Business name

Email address
Phone number

Alternate phone number (optional)
1. Tax payer ID
2. EIN / Federal Tax ID Format: xx-xxxxxxx
  
  EIN is not valid
3. UBI Format: xxx-xxx-xxx
  
  UBI is not valid
Business contact name

Business contact phone number

Mailing address

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Where do you want to start service?

If you don’t see your service address here, you can click previous and provide more information or you can click I don’t see my address.

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Additional options

With Paperless Billing, we'll automatically let you know when your statement is ready to view.

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Review & submit

Please review all of your entered information to make sure it is correct. If you need to change anything, use the previous link below. If it looks good, complete your start service request by clicking submit.

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Account details
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4. Alternate phone number
  
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5. Last 4 of Social Security
  
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6. Date of Birth
  
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7. Mailing address
  
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2. Email address
  
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3. Phone number
  
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4. Alternate phone number
  
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8. Mailing address
  
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Additional options
Enroll in paperless billing

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Deposit
Deposit may be required after customer service reviews your new account.
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Thank you!

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Averages are based on the last 12 months. Billing periods may vary, resulting in missing or duplicate bills in a single month. Recent bill corrections may not be reflected. The values presented here are approximations and may not be reflective of your usage and/or rate schedule.

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