One of the necessities typically forgotten when moving locations is notifying the post office of your new address. Even if the move is temporary or permanent, you should notify the US Postal Service of your address change. This is an important task to complete because important information and documents such as bills, jury duty notice, checks, W-2’s, and more-- are sent to the address USPS has on file for you. It could take 7 to 10 postal business days for mail to begin arriving to your new address, so make sure you plan ahead!
Filing a USPS Change of Address Form
A change of Address (COA) request is a request to have USPS forward your mail to a new destination address. This can either be temporary or permanent. There are 3 ways to submit a request:
- Online – Fastest way to file. Requires a $1.05 verification charge to your credit card. Visit https://moversguide.usps.com to get started.
- Telephone – Request your change over the phone. Call 1-800- ASK-USPS (1-800- 275-8777). Requires a $1.05 verification charge to your credit card.
- By Form (PS Form 3575) – File the request in person at your local Post Office. This is free. You can fill out the form using the following methods:
- Fill out the form via the web (https://moversguide.usps.com) and print before submitting payment.
- Pick up Form 3575 at your local Post Office.
- Mail Carrier can bring a form to your address (Call 1-800- ASK-USPS to have an agent request a form for you).
- Note: The completed form should be dropped off at or mailed to the Post Office Facility of your old address.
