Have your mail forwarded
A practical question!
If you're moving to a new address and want to ensure that your mail is forwarded to your new location, you can follow these steps:
For US Mail (United States Postal Service - USPS)
- Fill out a Change of Address form (PS Form 3575) with your old and new addresses.
- You can download and print the form from the USPS website or pick one up at your local post office.
- Fill out the form completely and accurately, including your old and new addresses, effective date of the change, and your signature.
- Mail the completed form to the USPS at the address listed on the form.
- You can also submit the form online through the USPS website.
For Canadian Mail (Canada Post)
- Fill out a Change of Address form (PS Form 1613) with your old and new addresses.
- You can download and print the form from the Canada Post website or pick one up at your local post office.
- Fill out the form completely and accurately, including your old and new addresses, effective date of the change, and your signature.
- Mail the completed form to Canada Post at the address listed on the form.
For International Mail
- Check with your local post office or the postal service of the country you're moving to for their specific procedures and requirements for forwarding mail.
- You may need to fill out a change of address form or provide other documentation to ensure that your mail is forwarded correctly.
Tips
- Make sure to submit your change of address form well in advance of your move to ensure that your mail is forwarded correctly.
- If you're moving internationally, be aware that there may be additional requirements or restrictions on forwarding mail.
- Consider setting up mail forwarding for a specific period of time (e.g., 6 months) to ensure that you receive any important mail or packages that may be sent to your old address during that time.