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Change Your AddressAre you moving or want to rent a post office box? Learn how to change your address to continue receiving mail or reserve a box at your local post office. How to Change Your Address With the Postal ServiceTo let the post office know you are going to change your address permanently or temporarily and want your mail forwarded to your new location, you have two options:
How to Change Your Address With Other Government AgenciesOther federal and state agencies to contact when changing your address include:
Forward or Hold Your MailAre you making a temporary move or heading out of town? The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) can forward your mail to a new address or hold it at your local post office for a limited time. Forward Your MailIf your move is temporary, the USPS can forward your mail from your old address to a new one for 15 days to one year.
Hold Your MailIf you'll be away for three to 30 days, USPS can hold your mail at your local post office until you return. You can typically request this service as early as 30 days in advance or as late as the day before you want the hold to start.
For a permanent move, learn how to change your address with the USPS. File a Complaint with the U.S. Postal ServiceComplaint About Mail ServiceDo you have a complaint, compliment, or suggestion for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)? Maybe you’re looking for more information about USPS’s services. There are several ways to let them know:
United States Postal Service Office of the Consumer Advocate 475 L’ Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, D.C. 20260-0004 Theft, Fraud, or Waste by the USPS or a USPS EmployeeFile a complaint with the USPS Office of the Inspector General (OIG) by:
Mail Fraud or Theft by a Person or CompanyThe U.S. Postal Inspection Service is the federal law enforcement agency that protects the mail system. Contact them to report:
Comment or Complain About a Policy ChangeTo comment or complain about a major policy change, such as postage rates, contact the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). You can do so by using their online contact form. Find ZIP Codes and Post OfficesYou can find ZIP Codes and post office locations, and track a package with online tools from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). ZIP CodeUse the ZIP Code lookup tool to search for a ZIP Code by address, city, company name, or partial address. You can also search for all city/town names in a ZIP Code. Post OfficeUse the Post Office Locator to search for post offices, approved postal providers, self service kiosks, collection boxes, and other services. Last Updated: August 4, 2022 TopCan I change my address online with UPS?You can request delivery changes online through your shipping history and the tracking page, WorldShip®, UPS CampusShip®, or Quantum View®.
Does UPS charge for change of address?We do not charge to redirect packages to UPS customer centers, The UPS Store locations, or UPS Access Point locations. UPS My Choice members will have a fee for delivery change requests to any other addresses. Please know changing the delivery address of your package could delay your scheduled delivery date.
How do I fix UPS incorrect address?How to Fix an Incorrect Address. Select the Tracking tab along the top of this page.. Enter your Tracking Number and go to the Tracking Details page.. Choose the Correct My Address button.. In the Address Modification window, choose an option from the drop-down menu in the New Delivery Address section.. Can I change the address of my package?For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept. You can only request a Package Intercept online.
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