Q. Which form do I need to fill out to have my mail forwarded?
A. The Change of Address Order form supplied at any United States Post Office or the one in this moving guide.
Q. Does each person in the household have to have a form filled out?
A. If each member has the same last name and they are all moving to the same address, only one Change of Address form needs to filled out. However, if this is not the case, each individual must complete their own Change of Address form.
Q. When does the Change of Address form need to be sent in?
A. To insure that there is no unnecessary delay, the Change of Address form should be completed at least 30 days before you move or at least as soon as you know the date of your move and the new address. The “Start Date” will determine when the post office will forward your mail to the new address.
Q. How long will it take to forward the mail from one address to the other?
A. It will take approximately three to five days for your mail to be forwarded from your old address to the new address depending on how far away they are from each other .
Q. Who else should be notified of my change of address?
A. Everyone who sends you mail should be notified of your change of address. This includes family, friends, credit cards, banks, insurance companies, doctors, dentists, professionals, magazines, and others. You can get notification postcards from the post office.
Q. How long will the Post Office continue to forward my mail?
A. For most mail, it will be forwarded for twelve months and there is no charge for this service. Third class mail will not be forwarded unless the sender requests it specifically.
