How to reroute mail usps

Rerouting mail with the United States Postal Service (USPS) can be done in a few ways, depending on the situation. Here are some steps to help you reroute mail:

Method 1: Forward Mail

If you're moving to a new address and want to forward your mail, you can use the USPS's Mail Forwarding service. Here's how:

  1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Move" under the "Quick Tools" section.
  2. Fill out the "PS Form 3575" (Change of Address) online or print and complete the form.
  3. Enter your old address and new address, as well as your name and other relevant information.
  4. Pay the forwarding fee (currently $1.05 for 12 months).
  5. Submit the form online or mail it to the USPS.

Method 2: Redirect Mail

If you're not moving, but want to redirect mail to a different address, you can use the USPS's Redirect Mail service. Here's how:

  1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Redirect" under the "Quick Tools" section.
  2. Fill out the "PS Form 3575" (Change of Address) online or print and complete the form.
  3. Enter the sender's name and address, as well as the new address where you want the mail to be redirected.
  4. Pay the redirect fee (currently $1.05 per piece of mail).
  5. Submit the form online or mail it to the USPS.

Method 3: Hold Mail

If you're going out of town and want to hold your mail until you return, you can use the USPS's Hold Mail service. Here's how:

  1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Hold Mail" under the "Quick Tools" section.
  2. Fill out the "PS Form 8076" (Hold Mail) online or print and complete the form.
  3. Enter your name and address, as well as the dates you want your mail to be held.
  4. Pay no fee for this service.
  5. Submit the form online or mail it to the USPS.

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