How to stop receiving previous owners mail
The pesky problem of receiving mail intended for a previous owner! Here are some steps to help you stop receiving mail addressed to the previous owner:
- Notify the post office: Visit your local post office and inform them that you're the new owner of the property. Provide them with your name, address, and a copy of the deed or title to prove ownership. They'll update their records to reflect the change.
- Fill out a change of address form: You can download a change of address form from the USPS website or pick one up at your local post office. Fill it out with your new address and the previous owner's name. This will help redirect mail intended for the previous owner to your new address.
- Contact the previous owner: If you know the previous owner's contact information, you can reach out to them and ask them to notify the post office of the change. They may also have some outstanding mail or subscriptions that need to be updated.
- Check with local businesses: Inform local businesses, such as banks, credit card companies, and subscription services, of the change in ownership. They may have records of the previous owner's address and need to update their files.
- Monitor your mail: Keep an eye on your mail for a few weeks to ensure that all mail intended for the previous owner is being redirected to your new address. If you receive any mail that's not addressed to you, you can return it to the post office or contact the sender to notify them of the change.
- Consider a forwarding service: If you're concerned about receiving mail intended for the previous owner, you can set up a forwarding service with the post office. This will allow you to forward any mail that's not addressed to you to a different address or to the previous owner's new address (if you know it).
Remember to also update your address with:
- Your bank and credit card companies
- Loan and credit providers
- Insurance companies
- Subscription services (e.g., streaming services, magazines, etc.)
- Online retailers and shopping platforms
- Government agencies (e.g., DMV, IRS, etc.)
By following these steps, you should be able to stop receiving mail intended for the previous owner and ensure that all mail is delivered to your new address.