Question 1

When should I submit my USPS Change-of-Address?

Accepted Answer

You should submit your address change request at least two weeks before Moving Day. This gives the USPS enough time to process the Change-of-Address and send the final verification — your Move Validation Letter — in the mail.

Question 2

How long does a Change-of-Address last?

Accepted Answer

The USPS will forward most of your mail — bills, personal letters, invoices, merchandise — for 12 months after the start date you listed in your address change request. The postal service will forward magazines and newsletters for 60 days.

Question 3

Why does it cost $1.10 to change my address?

Accepted Answer

The USPS charges a $1.10 identity validation fee as a safeguard against fraud. The USPS matches the address linked on your credit/debit card to the new or old address listed on your mail forwarding request. This way, the USPS can confirm you’re the one requesting the change. It’s important to note that the official Change-of-Address online process only costs $1.10. Be wary of sites that charge more than the identity validation fee.

Question 4

Does my USPS Change-of-Address request update my address everywhere?

Accepted Answer

No, it does not. The USPS address change request forwards your mail for up to a year. Make sure to update your address with credit card companies, banks, government agencies — anywhere that sends you important mail.

Question 5

How do I file a temporary Change-of-Address?

Accepted Answer

On the Change-of-Address form, select “temporary” and list the date range you want the USPS to forward your mail. This will signal to the postal service that you want to forward your mail for a select period of time rather than the full 12 months offered with a “permanent” move.

Question 6

What is MYMOVE.com?

Accepted Answer

MYMOVE is an authorized affiliate of the United States Postal Service®. We help millions of people move every year by helping them update their address, change their voter registration, and find great deals. In addition to services and offers, our resource sections are packed with helpful moving advice, internet service tips and deals, cost of living calculators, city guides, home decorating and maintenance tips and much, much more.

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