How to change address in mail
To change your address with the United States Postal Service (USPS), you can follow these steps:
Online:
- Go to the USPS website at usps.com.
- Click on "Manage Your Account" and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Update Your Address" and follow the prompts to enter your new address.
- Confirm your new address and submit the changes.
By Phone:
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Tell the representative that you want to change your address.
- Provide your old and new addresses, as well as your name and other relevant information.
- Confirm the changes with the representative.
In Person:
- Visit your local post office.
- Bring a valid form of identification (such as a driver's license or passport).
- Fill out a PS Form 3575, Address Change Request.
- Provide your old and new addresses, as well as your name and other relevant information.
- Submit the form to the post office clerk.
By Mail:
- Download and print a PS Form 3575, Address Change Request, from the USPS website.
- Fill out the form completely and accurately.
- Attach a valid form of identification (such as a driver's license or passport).
- Mail the form to the address listed on the form.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure to update your address with all relevant parties, including:
- Banks and credit card companies
- Loan and credit providers
- Insurance companies
- Employer and HR department
- Schools and universities
- Online retailers and subscription services
- Keep in mind that it may take up to 10 days for your address change to take effect.
- If you're moving to a new address, you may need to update your address with the US Postal Service (USPS) before you can receive mail at your new address.
Remember to also update your address with any relevant government agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).