How to get mail at a new address
Congratulations on your new address! Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get your mail delivered to your new address:
1. Update your address with the US Postal Service (USPS)
- Fill out a change of address form (PS Form 3575) and submit it to your local post office or online at usps.com.
- You can also update your address online through the USPS website, but you'll need to provide your old and new addresses, as well as your name and email address.
2. Notify your banks and credit card companies
- Contact your banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions to update your address.
- You can usually do this online or by calling their customer service numbers.
3. Update your address with online services
- Notify online services like:
- Amazon
- Netflix
- Hulu
- Streaming services
- Online shopping platforms
- Social media platforms
4. Inform your utility providers
- Update your address with:
- Electricity and gas providers
- Water and sewage providers
- Internet and cable providers
- Phone providers
- Insurance companies
5. Notify your employer and HR department
- If you're employed, notify your HR department and update your address with your employer.
6. Update your driver's license and vehicle registration (if applicable)
- If you're moving to a new state or changing your driver's license, you'll need to update your address with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
7. Notify your voter registration office
- Update your address with your local voter registration office to ensure you can vote in your new area.
8. Update your address with your health insurance provider
- Notify your health insurance provider to update your address and ensure you receive any necessary medical care.
9. Update your address with your student loan provider (if applicable)
- If you have student loans, notify your loan provider to update your address.
10. Monitor your mail
- Keep an eye on your mail for a few weeks to ensure it's being delivered correctly to your new address.
Remember to also update your address with any other relevant parties, such as:
- Your landlord or property manager
- Your mortgage company (if applicable)
- Your car insurance provider
- Your home insurance provider
- Your life insurance provider
- Your retirement account provider
- Your investment accounts
- Your subscription services (e.g., magazine, newspaper, etc.)
By following these steps, you'll ensure a smooth transition to your new address and minimize any potential issues with your mail delivery.