How to Change Mail Forwarding

When most people think of their mail they think of their convenient little mailbox out in the front of the home. However, those who don’t lead the conventional home life will need to have their mail delivered to them no matter where they are. Mail forwarding is a temporary service that allows mail to be sent to wherever you are.

1. Visit your local post office to obtain a change of address kit. The kit will include all of the necessary forms for you to change your address and any other details you would like to modify. The form will ask if the address change is permanent or temporary. It is also helpful to know how long the temporary address will be used. The form may ask when you want the service to begin and end. Be sure to fill out all paperwork in blue or black ink. Once you have complete all the necessary forms, submit it to the post office in a timely manner. Typically two weeks in advance provides enough time for the change to successfully go through.

2. Keep the post office abreast of any changes that may occur during the appointed time frame. If your vacation got cut short or your work assignment is up sooner than you thought, be sure to let the post office know. Also let the post office know if the time frame will be longer than you thought. The mail forwarding service is for your convenience so be sure to stay on top of it. All you will need to do is obtain another change of address kit and update the new information.

3. Go online to the United States Postal Service website if you prefer to fill out the change of address forms there for added convenience.