Change of Address: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This service allows you to redirect your mail to a new location so your important documents and letters follow you to your new home or temporary residence.

👤Who it's for

This service is available to anyone who is changing their mailing location. This includes individuals who are moving because they have established a new permanent residency, as well as those who are moving temporarily, such as people traveling for a tour or a specific work assignment. If your mailing needs are changing due to your current living situation or your travel schedule, you may qualify to use this redirection service.

🎁What you get

The primary benefit of this service is mail redirection, often referred to as mail forwarding. This means that instead of your letters being delivered to an empty house or an old residence, the postal service will redirect that mail to your new designated address. This ensures that you do not miss important correspondence, bills, or official documents while you are transitioning between locations.

💰What it costs you

To use this service, you must pay a small verification fee. The current fee for the process is $1.10. This cost is required to verify your identity and ensure the redirection request is legitimate before the mail is sent to your new location.

⚠️The catch to know

It is important to understand the limits of temporary forwarding. If you set up a temporary change of address, the forwarding service is not permanent and will expire after 6 months. You will need to take further action if you require your mail to be redirected beyond that specific timeframe.

📝How to apply

1. Go to the official postal service portal at https://moversguide.usps.com/.
2. Provide the necessary information to complete the identity verification process.
3. Enter the details for both your old address and your new address.
4. Pay the required $1.10 verification fee to finalize the request.