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Which form do I need to fill out to have my mail forwarded?
The Change of Address Order Form 3575 available at your post office. |
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Do I need to fill out a form for each person in my home?
If your entire family is moving to the same address and each member has the same last
name, you need to fill out only one Change of Address Order form. For all other cases,
each individual moving must fill out a separate form. |
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When should I fill out my Change of Address Order form?
This should be done at least 30 days before you move or as soon as you know your new
address and the date of your move. The post office will forward mail (with your old
address on it) to your new address beginning on the "Start Date" you included on
the Change of Address Order form. |
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How long will it take before I get forwarded mail at my new
address?
If you send in your Change of Address Order form 30 days before you move, it could take
three to five days after your indicated "Start Date" for your mail to be
forwarded from your old address to your new one, depending on how far you've moved. This
delay will be longer if you wait until the week of your move or until after your move
before sending in your Change of Address Order form. |
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How will the Postal Service verify that it received a Change
of Address Order from me?
The Postal Service will promptly mail you a confirmation letter to the address you are
leaving, regardless of the date of your move. For your privacy, it will not mention what
your new mail forwarding address will be. Another confirmation letter will be sent to you
at your new address after the date of your move. |
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How long will the post office forward my mail and what are
the costs?
[First-Class, Priority, and Express Mail]: All forwarded for 12 months at no charge,
except for mail marked "Do Not Forward."
Periodicals [Second-Class]: Forwarded for 60 days at no charge. Includes newspapers and
magazines.
Standard Mail (A) [Third-Class]: Not forwarded unless requested by the mailer. Includes
circulars, books, catalogs, and advertising mail weighing less than 16 ounces.
Standard Mail(B) [Fourth-Class Parcel Post]: Forwarded locally for 12 months at no charge.
Forwarding charges paid by you if you move outside the local area. Includes packages
weighing 16 ounces or more not mailed as Priority Mail. |
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When is the best time to inform magazine and newspaper
publishers and other business mailers of my move?
You should let all publishers and other business mailers know at least four to six weeks
before you move. Follow the publisher's change of address instructions and the change of
address instructions noted on billing statements you receive. |
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How can I help my mail arrive at my new address as quickly as
possible?
At least 30 days before you move, notify everyone who sends you mail what your new address
will be and the date of your move. Many bills and statements have an area for making an
address change notification. Ensure you use proper addressing. You can also get free
Notification Postcards (Form 3576) at your post office to notify your mailers of the move. |
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What about the mail that has the endorsement "Do Not
Forward"?
For permanent moves, mail marked "Do Not Forward" is returned to the sender
along with your new address information. However, if your move is only
"temporary" (you'll be returning home in less than 12 months), this mail is
returned to the sender without your new address information. Therefore, temporary movers
need to notify their mailers directly to inform them of their new address. |
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Who do I contact if I have other questions?
Contact your local post office. |
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