How do i change my mailing address with dfas

To change your mailing address with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), you can follow these steps:

Online:

  1. Go to the DFAS website at www.dfas.mil.
  2. Click on "My Account" at the top right corner of the page.
  3. Log in to your account using your username and password.
  4. Click on "Personal Information" and then "Address" from the drop-down menu.
  5. Update your mailing address by entering the new information in the required fields.
  6. Click "Save Changes" to submit the update.

Phone:

  1. Call the DFAS Customer Service Center at 1-800-321-1080 (toll-free).
  2. Provide your Social Security number or DoD ID number to verify your identity.
  3. Inform the representative that you want to update your mailing address.
  4. Provide the new mailing address information to the representative.
  5. The representative will update your address in their system.

Mail:

  1. Write a letter to DFAS, including the following information:
    • Your name and Social Security number or DoD ID number.
    • Your current mailing address.
    • Your new mailing address.
    • A statement indicating that you want to update your mailing address.
  2. Sign the letter and date it.
  3. Mail the letter to:
    • Defense Finance and Accounting Service
    • P.O. Box 7130
    • London, KY 40742-7130

In-Person:

  1. Visit a local DFAS office or a military base with a DFAS office.
  2. Bring a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport.
  3. Inform the representative that you want to update your mailing address.
  4. Provide the new mailing address information to the representative.
  5. The representative will update your address in their system.

Remember to update your mailing address with all relevant parties, including your bank, credit card company, and other financial institutions, to ensure that you receive important documents and statements at your new address.