If you need to receive mail at a new place, it’s easy to change your address with the U.S. Postal Service®. There are two ways to make this change: in person or online. If you prefer a paper form, ask your local Post Office™ for a Mover’s Guide packet, fill out PS Form 3575, and either give it to a postal worker or place it in a mail slot. But the easiest and fastest way to update your mailing address is to register online. There are a few different options to choose from, so we’ll walk you through which ones apply based on your needs, along with some common FAQs about the process.

1. Select who is moving

There are three options here:

  • Individual: if you’re the only one moving. If you get mail for more than one name (maiden name, married name, etc.), fill out a separate request for each.
  • Family: if everyone in your household shares the same last name. For family members with different last names, fill out multiple individual forms.
  • Business: if your company is moving. This only applies to mail that comes to the business name. If the owner or employees get mail in their names, have them make an individual request, too.

    2. Fill out your contact info

    Give them your name (use the name you want on the COA form, not a nickname), email and phone number. This isn’t the place for your “spam collection” email address. Use one you check because they’ll send a confirmation email.

    3. Determine if this change is permanent or temporary

    Permanent. A permanent change is for anyone who isn’t returning to their old address. Even if you only plan to be there for a short time before moving again, you’ll want to select “permanent” and then fill out another COA when you move again.

    Temporary. Use this option if you’re returning to your old address in 6 months or less. This often applies to traveling workers, college students going home for the summer, or extended vacations.

    4. Pick the dates

    For temporary forwarding, you’ll select a start and end date. The date you want the mail to begin going to the new address is the start date, and it should be no more than 30 days prior or 3 months past the current date. Mail will start to arrive 7-10 days after the start date (or the file date, whichever is later).

    5. Give them your old and new addresses

    Enter the addresses (including apartment or suite number, if applicable). You can use their ZIP Code™ lookup if you don’t know it.

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