Redirecting your mail

Redirecting your mail! A convenient way to keep your mail organized and up-to-date, especially when you're moving or traveling. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to redirect your mail:

Why redirect your mail?

Redirecting your mail is useful when:

1. You're moving to a new address and want to ensure you receive important mail and packages.
2. You're going on a long trip or vacation and don't want to miss important mail.
3. You're experiencing a change in your address due to a job relocation, marriage, or other life events.

How to redirect your mail:

1. USPS (United States Postal Service) Mail Forwarding:
   • Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and click on "Mail Forwarding" under the "Services" tab.
   • Fill out the online form with your current and new addresses, as well as the dates you want the forwarding to start and end.
   • Pay the required fee (currently $1.05 per package or $0.65 per piece of mail).
2. USPS Mail Hold:
   • If you're only going to be away for a short period, you can hold your mail at your local post office instead of forwarding it.
   • Contact your local post office and ask them to hold your mail.
   • When you return, you can pick up your held mail or have it forwarded to your new address.
3. Private Mail Forwarding Services:
   • There are private companies that offer mail forwarding services, such as EarthClassMail or Mailbox Forwarding.
   • These services can be more expensive than USPS forwarding, but they often offer additional features like package scanning and online access to your mail.

Tips and Considerations:

• Make sure to update your address with the USPS, banks, credit card companies, and other relevant institutions to ensure you receive important mail and packages.
• Keep in mind that mail forwarding may not work for all types of mail, such as packages that require a signature or special handling.
• If you're forwarding mail to a new address, make sure to update your address with online retailers and subscription services to avoid missed deliveries.
• Consider using a mail forwarding service that offers package scanning and online access to your mail, especially if you're going to be away for an extended period.

By redirecting your mail, you can ensure that you receive important mail and packages even when you're not at your usual address. Happy forwarding!