There are so many detail to worry about when you are about to move, it’s a relief to know that changing your address is one of the quickest and simplest moving task you will have to complete. You can complete the address change by visiting your local post office or by going online to the U.S. Post Office Movers Guide. There is a $1.00 fee for completing the process online.
The post office recommends that you file your address change at least two weeks prior to your move, but not anymore than three months. Once the change is complete, you will receive a conformation (either mail or email) depending on how you went about the process.
Remember that forwarding is only temporary, you will want to let all of the relevant people and businesses in your life know that your address has changed. Don’t forget to include:
Friends and family
Banks
Magazine subscriptions
Utility Company
Employer
Insurance Provider
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