To change your address with the post office (USPS in the U.S.), you can do it in two main ways:
- Online : Go to the official USPS Change of Address website, select individual, family, or business move, fill out the form, pay a $1.25 identity verification fee, and verify your identity online. Once completed, USPS will send confirmation letters to both your old and new addresses and begin forwarding your mail.
- In-Person at a Post Office : Visit your local Post Office with acceptable photo identification. Request a free Mover's Guide packet and fill out the PS Form 3575 included in the packet. Give the completed form to the retail associate who will verify your identity and process your change of address. This option is especially necessary if you cannot verify your identity online.
Additional notes:
- You must verify your identity to submit a change of address request.
- If you are submitting this on behalf of someone else or for special situations (like a deceased person or business), additional documentation will be required.
- Mail forwarding generally starts about 5 business days before your requested start date.
This process ensures your mail is properly rerouted to your new address.
