Change postal mailing address
To change a postal mailing address, you'll need to update the address with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and with any relevant parties that may have your old address on file. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
Update with the USPS:
- Fill out a Change of Address form: You can download and print a PS Form 3575 (Change of Address) from the USPS website or pick one up at your local post office.
- Fill out the form: Provide your old address, new address, and other required information.
- Sign and date the form: Make sure to sign and date the form in the presence of a notary public, if possible.
- Mail the form: Send the completed form to the USPS at the address listed on the form.
Update with other parties:
- Notify the post office: Inform your local post office of the address change, so they can update their records.
- Notify banks and credit unions: Contact your banks and credit unions to update your address on file.
- Notify credit reporting agencies: Inform Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to update your address on their records.
- Notify loan and credit card companies: Update your address with your loan and credit card companies.
- Notify insurance companies: Inform your insurance companies (health, auto, home, etc.) of the address change.
- Notify online services: Update your address with online services like Amazon, Netflix, and other subscription-based services.
- Notify your employer and HR department: If you're employed, notify your HR department and update your address with your employer.
- Notify your voter registration office: Update your voter registration information with your state or local election office.
- Notify your DMV: Inform your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) of the address change, if you need to update your driver's license or vehicle registration.
- Notify your utility companies: Update your address with your utility companies (electricity, gas, water, etc.).
Additional tips:
- Make sure to update your address with all relevant parties to avoid any delays or issues with mail delivery.
- Keep a record of all the parties you've notified, including the date and method of notification.
- Consider using a mail forwarding service to forward your mail to your new address for a limited time.
- Update your address with online directories like Whitepages or other people search websites.
Remember to update your address with all relevant parties to ensure a smooth transition to your new address.