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:
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Move" under the "Quick Tools" section.
- Fill out the "PS Form 3575" (Change of Address) online or print and complete the form.
- Enter your old address and new address, as well as your name and other relevant information.
- Pay the forwarding fee (currently $1.05 for 12 months).
- 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:
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Redirect" under the "Quick Tools" section.
- Fill out the "PS Form 3575" (Change of Address) online or print and complete the form.
- Enter the sender's name and address, as well as the new address where you want the mail to be redirected.
- Pay the redirect fee (currently $1.05 per piece of mail).
- 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:
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Hold Mail" under the "Quick Tools" section.
- Fill out the "PS Form 8076" (Hold Mail) online or print and complete the form.
- Enter your name and address, as well as the dates you want your mail to be held.
- Pay no fee for this service.
- Submit the form online or mail it to the USPS.
Additional Tips
- Make sure to update your address with the USPS, as well as with other relevant parties, such as banks, credit card companies, and subscription services.
- If you're forwarding mail, be aware that it may take up to 7-10 business days for the mail to be forwarded.
- If you're redirecting mail, be aware that the sender may not be aware of the redirect and may send the mail back to the original address.
- If you're holding mail, be aware that the mail will be held for up to 30 days, and then it will be returned to the sender.