Forward mail change address

The joys of moving! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to forward your mail to a new address:

Why forward your mail?

Forwarding your mail ensures that important documents, bills, and correspondence reach you at your new address. This helps you stay on top of your finances, respond to important messages, and avoid missing critical deadlines.

How to forward your mail:

1. Notify the US Postal Service (USPS): Fill out a PS Form 3575, also known as a "Change of Address" form, available at your local post office or online. You can also submit the form online through the USPS website.
   • Provide your old address, new address, and effective date of the change.
   • You can also request that the USPS forward your mail for a specific period (e.g., 3 months).
2. Update your address with other relevant parties:
   • Banks and financial institutions: Notify your banks, credit card companies, loan providers, and investment firms of your address change.
   • Credit reporting agencies: Update your address with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
   • Employer and HR department: Inform your employer and HR department of your address change.
   • Insurance companies: Notify your insurance providers (health, auto, home, life, etc.) of your address change.
   • Subscription services: Update your address with subscription services like Netflix, Amazon, and magazine publishers.
   • Government agencies: Notify the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and other government agencies of your address change.
3. Verify your address changes: After submitting your change of address form, verify that your mail is being forwarded correctly. Check your mail regularly to ensure that all important documents and correspondence are reaching you at your new address.

Additional tips:

• Keep your old address active: Keep your old address active for a few months to ensure that any mail that was sent before your change of address form was processed reaches you.
• Use a mail forwarding service: If you're moving internationally or need more complex mail forwarding services, consider using a mail forwarding service like EarthClassMail or Mail Forwarding Services.
• Update your online accounts: Don't forget to update your address on online accounts, such as social media, email providers, and online shopping platforms.

By following these steps, you'll ensure a smooth transition to your new address and minimize the risk of missing important mail and correspondence.