How change mailing address
Changing your mailing address can be a bit of a process, but I'll break it down into steps to make it easier. Here's a general guide:
Step 1: Update your address with the US Postal Service
- Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (www.usps.com) and click on "Change of Address" under the "Quick Tools" section.
- Fill out the online form with your old and new addresses, as well as your name and other relevant information.
- Pay the required fee (currently $40 for 1 year or $80 for 2 years).
Step 2: Update your address with other relevant parties
- Notify your bank and credit card companies of your address change. You can usually do this online or by calling their customer service numbers.
- Update your address with your employer, school, or other organizations that send you mail.
- Inform your insurance companies (health, auto, home, etc.) of your address change.
- Update your address with your voter registration and driver's license (if applicable).
- Notify your utility companies (electricity, gas, water, etc.) of your address change.
Step 3: Update your address with online services
- Update your address with online services like:
- Amazon (go to "Your Account" > "Account & Lists" > "Account Settings" > "Address Book")
- eBay (go to "My eBay" > "Account" > "Account Settings" > "Address Book")
- Netflix (go to "Account" > "Settings" > "Address")
- Other online services you use regularly
Step 4: Update your address with offline services
- Update your address with offline services like:
- Magazines and newspapers you subscribe to
- Catalogs and other mail-order companies
- Online retailers that don't have an online address update option
Additional tips
- Make sure to update your address with all relevant parties to avoid missing important mail and packages.
- Keep a record of all the places you update your address, so you can refer back to it if needed.
- Consider setting up mail forwarding with the USPS to ensure you receive any mail sent to your old address.
Remember to update your address as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues or delays.