Can i get government mail be forwarded
Yes, you can get government mail forwarded to a new address. Here are the steps to follow:
USPS (United States Postal Service)
- Fill out a Change of Address form (PS Form 3575) with your old and new addresses.
- Attach a copy of your government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license, passport) to the form.
- Mail the completed form to the USPS at the address listed on the form.
- The USPS will forward your mail to your new address for a period of 12 months.
Federal Agencies
- Contact the specific federal agency that sends you mail (e.g., Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Department of Veterans Affairs).
- Ask about their mail forwarding policies and procedures.
- Provide your old and new addresses, as well as any other required information.
- The agency will forward your mail to your new address according to their policies.
State and Local Governments
- Contact the specific state or local government agency that sends you mail (e.g., state department of motor vehicles, county treasurer's office).
- Ask about their mail forwarding policies and procedures.
- Provide your old and new addresses, as well as any other required information.
- The agency will forward your mail to your new address according to their policies.
Tips
- Make sure to update your address with all relevant government agencies to ensure that you receive important documents and correspondence.
- Keep in mind that some government agencies may have specific requirements or restrictions for mail forwarding, so it's a good idea to check with each agency separately.
- If you're moving internationally, you may need to contact the USPS or the relevant government agency to arrange for mail forwarding to your new address.
Remember to update your address with all relevant government agencies to ensure that you receive important documents and correspondence.