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USPS Mail Forwarding!

USPS (United States Postal Service) offers a mail forwarding service that allows you to receive mail and packages at a temporary or permanent address, and then forward them to your current address. This service is useful for individuals who:

  1. Are moving to a new location and need to receive mail and packages at their old address.
  2. Are traveling or living abroad and want to receive mail and packages at a US address.
  3. Have a PO box and want to forward mail to a physical address.
  4. Need to receive mail and packages at a business address, but don't want to receive them at their home address.

Here's how USPS Mail Forwarding works:

How to Set Up Mail Forwarding

  1. Go to the USPS website and fill out the Mail Forwarding Application (PS Form 3575).
  2. Provide your old address, new address, and the date you want the forwarding to start.
  3. Pay the applicable fee (currently $20 for 6 months or $40 for 12 months).
  4. Sign and date the application.

Types of Mail Forwarding

USPS offers two types of mail forwarding:

  1. General Delivery: Mail is held at a local post office for pickup. You'll need to provide your name and a pickup time.
  2. Hold for Pickup: Mail is held at a local post office for pickup, but you'll need to provide a pickup code.

What's Included in Mail Forwarding

USPS Mail Forwarding includes:

  1. Mail and packages sent to your old address.
  2. Mail and packages sent to your new address (if you've updated your address with the sender).
  3. Periodicals, such as magazines and newspapers.

What's Not Included

USPS Mail Forwarding does not include:

  1. Priority Mail Express items.
  2. Certified Mail items.
  3. Registered Mail items.
  4. Mail sent to a PO box.

Tips and Reminders

  1. Make sure to update your address with the USPS, banks, credit card companies, and other relevant parties.
  2. Keep your mail forwarding application and confirmation number handy.
  3. Check your mail regularly to ensure you receive all your mail and packages.
  4. If you're forwarding mail to a business address, ensure that the business is aware of the forwarding and can receive packages.

By using USPS Mail Forwarding, you can ensure that your mail and packages reach you safely and efficiently, even when you're on the move.