Once you move to a new address, the post office should know about and here’s how you can inform them.

a) Use the internet to submit your change of address. Of course, you should use a valid and accessible email address to make sure you receive the USPS confirmation about your mail forwarding. Also, have a valid debit or credit card for any charges that might come up with regard to change of address. To keep your information safe, the USPS will verify the information electronically with the bank responsible for issuing your debit or credit card. The billing address must match your old address and you can pay the $1 for verification.

b) You can also do the change of address via the phone. You can call the toll free number 1-800-ASK-USPS and perform the same identity verification you do over the internet. Make sure you have your debit or credit card ready for any charges that will come up.

c) Fill form 3575 which is the official USPS mail forward change of address form. You can get the form from your post office or get it online from the official USPS site. Fill the form and send it to the address on the card at least 2 weeks before moving to the new location. By using this option, you will save $1 since you don’t need to do the identity verification.

Once you file the change of address, you should get a moving validation letter to your old address, unless you have already relocated. A confirmation letter will be forwarded to your new address between 7 and 10 days and a welcome kit with useful information, special offers, a community guide, and coupons.