How to Change Your Mailing Address When You Move

"When you move, it's easy to get caught up in unpacking and setting up your new home - and forget about updating your mailing address. But skipping this step can mean missing important bills, tax documents, or packages. Fortunately, changing your address with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is quick, whether you do it online or in person. Here's exactly how to do it, plus who else to notify so nothing slips through the cracks."

"Select the proper form for an individual, family, or business move. Verify your identity with a code or link that's sent to your cell phone. Pay the verification fee. If the verification is successful, you'll receive a confirmation code, which can be used to change or cancel your request. If you're unable to verify your identity, you'll receive instructions and a barcode, which you'll need to take to a post office location along with a valid photo ID."

"If the online option doesn't work out or you simply prefer to complete the process at a physical location, this option is also available. To change your address in person, simply: Visit a local post office with an acceptable photo ID and other necessary documents. Ask for a Mover's Guide packet, which includes PS Form 3575. Fill out and submit the form with your photo ID. Once your identity has been verified, your change of address request will be processed."

Changing a mailing address with USPS can be done online or in person and helps prevent missed bills, tax documents, and packages. Online changes require selecting the correct form, verifying identity via a code or link sent to a cell phone, and paying a verification fee. Successful verification yields a confirmation code usable to change or cancel the request; failed verification generates instructions and a barcode to bring to a post office with photo ID. In-person changes require visiting a post office, completing PS Form 3575, and presenting acceptable photo ID. Special cases—children under 18, business moves, and military moves—have specific document requirements.

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