Change of mailing address us postal service
To change your mailing address with the United States Postal Service (USPS), you can follow these steps:
Online:
- Go to the USPS website at usps.com.
- Click on "Manage Your Account" and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Update Your Address" and enter your new address information.
- Confirm your changes by clicking "Save Changes".
By Phone:
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Tell the representative that you want to change your mailing address.
- Provide your old and new address information.
- Confirm your changes with the representative.
In Person:
- Visit your local post office.
- Inform the postal clerk that you want to change your mailing address.
- Provide your old and new address information.
- Confirm your changes with the postal clerk.
By Mail:
- Complete a PS Form 3575, Address Change Request.
- Attach a copy of your identification (such as a driver's license or passport).
- Mail the form to the USPS at the following address:
United States Postal Service Address Change Department 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260-0004
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to update your address with the USPS at least 7-10 days before your move to ensure that your mail is forwarded correctly.
- If you're moving to a new address within the same city or state, you can update your address online or by phone.
- If you're moving to a new address outside of your current city or state, you'll need to update your address in person at a post office.
- You can also update your address with other government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Remember to also update your address with any relevant parties, such as:
- Banks and credit card companies
- Loan and credit providers
- Insurance companies
- Employers and HR departments
- Schools and universities
- Online retailers and subscription services
- Magazines and newspapers