{"id":672,"date":"2020-08-09T07:51:45","date_gmt":"2020-08-09T14:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/how-change-mailing-address.html\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T13:28:16","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T20:28:16","slug":"how-change-mailing-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Mailing Address With USPS?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may plan to go to another city for a vacation or permanently change your location. Of course, you&#8217;ll surely be thinking about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/change-mailing-address-online.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">changing your mailing address<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been asking yourself how to change your mailing address, this guide is for you. Here, we&#8217;ll discuss all you need to know about changing your mailing address, like cost, available options, requirements, and more in the easiest way. Please feel free to grab a chilled juice as you go through the guide. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>How USPS Change of Address works:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#ChangeOnline\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Change of address online<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#ChangePostOffice\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Change of address at the post office<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#changeaddresscost\" rel=\"noopener\">USPS Change Of Address Cost<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#ConfirmationCode\"><strong>Confirmation code importance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#cancelrequest\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Cancel Change Of Address Request<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#AltPhysicalMailbox\"><strong>A smart alternative to the physical mailbox<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But before we get into how to change your mailing address, let\u2019s look at when you would need to take this step.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><div id=\"fifteenbanner\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center\"><style>form {display: flex;justify-content: center;}.fifteenbanner {position:relative;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;width:360px;height:270px;border-radius:10px;border-width:0;-webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;-moz-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-dollars-360x270-1.png);background-repeat:no-repeat;}.fifteenbanner{cursor:pointer}<\/style><form id=\"fifteenbanner\" action=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/locations.html\" method=\"get\"><button class=\"fifteenbanner\" type=\"submit\"><\/button><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_source\" value=\"blog\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_medium\" value=\"banner\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_campaign\" value=\"10-dollars\"\/><\/form><\/div><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">When would you like to apply for a change of address?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you move from one place to another, you must apply for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/change-mailing-address-online.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">change of address.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Whether you&#8217;re as an individual, your whole family or your business is changing location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After choosing the type of move, the next thing is to specify your mail forwarding date; that&#8217;s when you want to start receiving mail at your new address. You should set the date a few days before relocating to your new address, as it usually takes the post office a week or more to forward your mail to the new address. This way, you can receive emails once you move to your new address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s look at the three best ways to change your mailing address<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/wiki-how-posts-laptop-vl.png\" alt=\"change of address online\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. USPS Change of Address<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS change of address is done online, and it&#8217;s the easiest way to change your mailing address. Here are the steps to follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to USPS.com\/move to change your mailing address online<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/moversguide.usps.com\/mgo\/disclaimer?referral=MG80\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track and management tab<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, choose a change of address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be redirected to the Change of Address form, where you&#8217;ll be required to fill in your details, old and new address, as well as the type of move, whether permanent or temporary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be required to pay a fee of $1.10. You&#8217;ll need a credit or debit card and a working email address. The\u00a0 $1.10 is a verification fee to prevent fraud and make sure you&#8217;re the one filing for a change of address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll receive an email confirming your change of address with a confirmation code.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How Long Does the USPS Change of Address Last?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of your USPS mail forwarding depends on the type of change of address you file for. There&#8217;s a temporary change of address, permanent, premium forwarding service commercial, and premium forwarding service residential.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a temporary change of address, mail forwarding will last 15 days to 6 months. However, since you&#8217;ll choose the date, the mail forwarding will start, and when it ends, USPS temporary mail forwarding will last until your specified date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail forwarding for a permanent change of address lasts for a year. However, some mail, like periodicals, will only be delivered in the first 60 days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For PFS commercial, mail forwarding lasts only two weeks, while for PFS residential, mail forwarding lasts a minimum of 2 weeks and a maximum of 12 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Why is the USPS Change of Address Confirmation Code Very Important?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping your USPS change of address confirmation code is essential whether you change your address online or in your local post office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This code will be required to view, edit, or cancel your change of address request. In addition, you can change your email address, notification updates, moving status, mail forwarding date, and phone number with the code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you lost your confirmation code, you&#8217;d have to visit the Post office to make changes or cancel the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Step1-01.png\" alt=\"Change mailing address at the post office\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>2. Post Office Change of Address<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to change your mailing address is by going to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/find-location.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local post office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and filling out the required forms. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request for a change of address form, also known as the PS form 3575<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be required to fill in your details, date of move, and type of move just like in the online form<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change of address is done for free in the post office, but you&#8217;ll be required to present a valid photo ID like\u00a0 your passport or driving license for ID verification<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll receive a confirmation letter together with your code within two weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, before you proceed to change your address, here are some details you ought to know:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the USPS change of address form 3575?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USPS change of address form 3575, \u201cPS Form 3575 or COA form,\u201d is used to request the United States Postal Service (USPS) to change your mailing address to a new destination address when you move. Form 3575 enables you to inform USPS that you want to forward all your mail and packages to a new address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can request this service whether you are moving permanently or temporarily. Whether you will be spending a few days or months at your new address or residing for a long term, by filling out the Change of Address form, your packages and mail can be forwarded to the new address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are moving temporarily, you can use this service for 15 days to 1 year by specifically stating so on the form. After the first 6 months, you must extend the forwarding service for another 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I want you to know that you need to specify in the form which needs a change of address, whether an individual, the entire family, or a business. You&#8217;ll also need to specify the date you want the forwarding starts, your full name, old and new residential addresses, or PO box addresses. After that, you sign the form and write down the actual date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once USPS receives the form, they will cease delivering mail and packages to the old address on the date stated. Then, you&#8217;ll have all your mail and packages forwarded to your new address within 7 to 10 days from the specified date.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS released a new version of the USPS form 3575 on 1st April 2017, making all previous copies obsolete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is a copy of printable PS Form 3575<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/postoffice.lafayette.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/148\/2019\/05\/USPS-Form-3575-FINAL.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USPS Form 3575 PDF (Printable<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The<\/strong> <b>USPS Change Of Address Form Online<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Is it Better to Change the Address At the Post Office or Online?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cost-efficient change of address at the post office is better since you don&#8217;t have to pay the verification fee. However, if you&#8217;re the type that loves doing things from the comfort of your room, an online change of address is a better option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>3. Change of Address By Phone<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another easy way to change your mailing address from home is by calling your phone. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the instructions to change your mailing address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your debit or credit card to pay a sum of $1 as a verification fee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to Update Your Change of Address Online<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to modify personal details, date of move, type of move, or email address on your change of address form, you can do this online or go to the post office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll require the 16-digit code sent to your email address if you apply online or via mail if you apply in the post office. Here&#8217;s how to update your change of address online:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/managemymove.usps.com\/mgoc\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS Change of Address<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page, where you can view, edit, or cancel your change of address order<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insert your new zip code and your confirmation code, then click on Get Started<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make changes wherever you want to and save them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: You can only make 2 changes per day, and you&#8217;ll get an error message if you try making a third change.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if you lost your confirmation code and want to modify your change of mailing address order? Here&#8217;s how to go about it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to Update Your Change of Address In-Person<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the nearest <a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/find-location.htm\">Local Post office<\/a> to update your change of address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be required to present your Photo ID and proof of residency at the old address, like a utility bill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request your update from the postal worker<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How much does it cost to change your mailing address?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Changing your address is a simple process that can get done in just a few minutes for free at your local Post Office. If you\u2019re doing it online, you\u2019ll need to pay a $1.05 verification fee using your credit or debit card to verify your identity and protect you and your privacy from fraud.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>What do you need to do next?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span id=\"cancelrequest\">After applying for a change in mailing address, you need to update your mailing list, which mostly includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li>Credit Card Company<\/li>\n<li>Banks<\/li>\n<li>Friends &amp; Family<\/li>\n<li>Government entities<\/li>\n<li>Any magazine subscriptions, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Business partners, investors, creditors, etc. (if it\u2019s a business)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">When you prepare your list ahead of time, you\u2019ll ensure no mistakes happen like mail getting lost or being returned to the Post Office because of a \u201cwrong address.\u201d You\u2019ll get your mail delivered directly to you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">If you move and forget to apply for a USPS change of address, your mail will either be sent back to the sender or forwarded to your new address (if valid), but it\u2019s risky.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Read more here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-forward-postal-mail-to-someone.html\">How to Forward Mail to Someone<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a busy business person constantly moving around, it will be tedious to request a change of mailing address now and then. So here&#8217;s where the virtual mailbox comes into play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A virtual mailbox is an ideal way for new startups looking for a good mailing address and busy business persons to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/virtual-mailbox.html\">manage their postal mail and packages efficiently online.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be assigned a street address with an actual mailbox. Then, the envelope is scanned and sent to your online mailbox whenever you receive new mail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, you don&#8217;t have to change your mailing address wherever you go \u2013 your mailing address will be forwarded to you anywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a virtual mailbox gives you a flexible mail option and provides you with an address you can use as a mailing or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/services\/virtual-business-address.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business address.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, go virtual, go forward<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/hubfs\/img\/wiki-how-posts-form.png\" alt=\"USPS Change of Address\" width=\"728\" style=\"width: 728px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a simple, step-by-step guide on how to change mailing address and everything you need to know like cost, options, requirements, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re moving permanently or going on a short leave like a vacation or a business trip, you can change mailing address to suit your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; color: #3758a7; background-color: transparent;\">Let&#8217;s Dive Right into how USPS change of address works:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#ChangeOnline\" rel=\" noopener\"> <strong>Change of address online<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> <a href=\"\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html#ChangePostOffice\" rel=\" noopener\"><strong>Change of address at the post office<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> <a href=\"#ConfirmationCode\"><strong>Confirmation code importance<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span face=\"Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" style=\"font-family: Conv_Ubuntu-R-webfont, RobotoBoldCondensed, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"> <a href=\"#AltPhysicalMailbox\"><strong>Smart alternative to physical mailbox<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">But before we get into how to change your mailing address, let\u2019s take a look at when would you need to make this step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"><span>Learn now:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-rent-po-box.html#poboxcost\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How Much is a PO Box?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>When to apply for a change of address?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The obvious answer is that you apply for a change of address when you move from one place to another. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding: 2px;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re either an individual running out, a whole family, or your business is relocating to a new address. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you set the type of move, you need to specify the mail forwarding date which is the date you want to start receiving mail at your new address.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is preferred to set the date before you actually move to the new address because<strong>&nbsp;it takes from 7 to 10 days for the post office to forward your mail to your new address<\/strong>. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, you can start receiving mail normally on your first day at your new address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if it was a sudden move or you failed to apply for it before moving, you can submit the request and backdate it for up to <strong>3 months before<\/strong> the current date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"TempChange\">Check:&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/how-find-lost-usps-mail-packages.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Find your USPS Lost Package<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is it a temporary or permanent move?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going on a short business trip or are relocating for a few days, you can have USPS put your mail on hold instead. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to give an extended prior notice so you can submit the request even if it\u2019s just a few days before your move. <strong>You can place mail on hold for as long as 30 days<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you want to continuously get your mail while you\u2019re at the new address, you can apply for a temporary USPS address forwarding service. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service can be used for as short as 1<strong>5 days or as long as 6 months<\/strong>; it can also be<strong> extended up to a year<\/strong> if needed afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"PermChange\">You can end the process to update mailing address when you return home. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"PermChange\">If the move is permanent, then you apply for a US post office change of address once and set it as stable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to file for a USPS change of address? &nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve settled on the type of move and effective start date, you\u2019re <strong>ready to change your mailing address<\/strong>. There are two ways to get this done, you can do it online, or you can go to the local Post Office.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"ChangeOnline\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/hubfs\/img\/wiki-how-posts-laptop-vl.png\" alt=\"change of address online\" width=\"750\" style=\"width: 750px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. USPS Change of address online:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing your address online is the common, faster, and a more natural way to get it done. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You go to the official USPS website and choose from the <a href=\"https:\/\/moversguide.usps.com\/mgo\/disclaimer?referral=MG80\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Track &amp; Manage tab<\/a>, Change of Address. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be redirected to the <strong>Change of Address form<\/strong>; you\u2019ll be required to fill in your personal info, old &amp; new address, type of move, mail forwarding date, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get the process done, you will need to pay a <strong>$1 verification fee<\/strong>, you can use a credit or debit card to pay for it. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"ChangePostOffice\">Once done, <strong>you\u2019ll get an email confirming the change of address and a confirmation code<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/hubfs\/img\/Step1-01.png\" alt=\"Change mailing address at the post office\" width=\"750\" style=\"width: 750px;\"><\/h3>\n<h3>2. Post Office Change of Address:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to change your mailing address is by your local Post Office. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a <strong>change of address form (PS Form 3575)<\/strong>; it is similar to the one online, and you fill it out. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\" id=\"ConfirmationCode\">You can get it done for free, but you will be required to <strong>present valid photo ID like your driver\u2019s license for identity verification<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive a confirmation letter in the mail within <strong>two weeks with your confirmation code<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why is the confirmation code important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve changed your address online or at the Post Office, keeping your confirmation code safe is essential. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need this code to view, edit, or cancel your change of address request. You can edit things like your email address, phone number, moving status, notification updates, and the mail forwarding date. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you lose your confirmation code, you\u2019ll have to go to the <strong>Post Office<\/strong> in case of needing to make any edits or cancel the service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do I need to do next? <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After applying for change mailing address, you need to update your mailing list which mostly includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit Card Company<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Banks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friends &amp; Family<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government entities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any magazine subscriptions, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business partners, investors, creditors, etc. (if it\u2019s a business)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you prepare your list ahead of time, you\u2019ll ensure no mistakes happen like mail getting lost or being returned to the Post Office because of a \u201c<strong>wrong address.<\/strong>\u201d You\u2019ll get your mail delivered directly to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you move and forget to apply for a <strong>USPS change of address<\/strong> altogether, your mail will either be sent back to the sender or <strong>forwarded to your new address<\/strong> (if valid), but it\u2019s risky.<\/span><span id=\"AltPhysicalMailbox\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more here : <a href=\"\/blog\/how-forward-postal-mail-to-someone.html\">How to Forward Mail to Someone<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is there a better alternative?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a matter of fact, there is. If you\u2019re a busy bee that moves around a lot or a start-up looking for a better address, you can get a virtual mailbox. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A virtual mailbox is a quick and efficient way to <a href=\"\/services\/virtual-mailbox.html\" rel=\" noopener\">manage your postal mail and packages online<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get assigned a street address with a real mailbox that is, in fact, a secure mail facility. When new mail arrives, it is scanned and uploaded to your online mailbox. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way no matter where you go, you\u2019ll always have access to your mail without needing to apply for a change of address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do you get a flexible mail option, but you also get to use that address as your mailing address or your <a href=\"\/services\/virtual-business-address.html\">business address<\/a>. A virtual mailbox is a new and improved way of receiving postal mail. 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