How to redirect mail from old address

Redirecting mail from an old address to a new one is a common process, and there are a few ways to do it. Here are some steps to help you redirect your mail:

Method 1: USPS Mail Forwarding

1. Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (www.usps.com) and click on "Mail & Learn" > "Forward Mail" > "Start Forwarding".
2. Fill out the online form with your old address, new address, and other required information.
3. Pay the forwarding fee (currently $1.05 per package or $0.65 per piece of mail).
4. USPS will forward your mail to your new address for up to 12 months.

Method 2: USPS Change of Address

1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Mail & Learn" > "Change of Address" > "Start Change of Address".
2. Fill out the online form with your old address, new address, and other required information.
3. Pay the fee (currently $1.05 per package or $0.65 per piece of mail).
4. USPS will update your address with the Post Office and forward any mail sent to your old address to your new address.

Method 3: Local Post Office

1. Visit your local post office and ask to speak to a customer service representative.
2. Provide your old address, new address, and other required information.
3. Fill out a "Change of Address" form (PS Form 3575) with the representative.
4. Pay the fee (currently $1.05 per package or $0.65 per piece of mail).
5. The post office will update your address and forward any mail sent to your old address to your new address.

Method 4: Online Services

There are also online services that can help you redirect your mail, such as:

• Mail Forwarding Services: Companies like EarthClassMail, Mailbox Forwarding, and others offer mail forwarding services. They will scan and forward your mail to your new address.
• Online Change of Address Services: Services like Change of Address Online and others offer online change of address services. They will update your address with the USPS and forward any mail sent to your old address to your new address.

Tips and Reminders

• Make sure to update your address with all relevant parties, including banks, credit card companies, loan providers, and other financial institutions.
• Notify your employer, school, and any other organizations that may have your old address on file.
• Keep in mind that it may take some time for all mail to be forwarded, so be patient and check your new address regularly.
• If you're moving internationally, you may need to use a different method to redirect your mail.