Government · change of address

How to change your address on USPS Mail Forwarding

To change your address on USPS Mail Forwarding: sign in, open the address settings page linked below, replace your old mailing (and billing) address, and save. It takes about five minutes once you’re signed in.

The short version

Go straight to the address settings: https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/move-combined-mobile

  1. Go to the USPS Movers Guide and choose Individual, Family, or Business.
  2. Enter your old and new address and a start date, then pay the ~$1.10 card-verification fee (this is how USPS confirms your identity).
  3. Save the confirmation code — you’ll need it to edit or cancel the forward later.

One USPS Mail Forwarding gotcha: Forwarding is a temporary bridge, not a fix. Standard forwarding lasts 12 months, then mail bounces — you still have to update each account directly.

Steps last generated August 19, 2026. Confirm onUSPS Mail Forwarding’s own site — forms and menus change.

Worth knowing for government accounts

  • Government records are the highest-stakes updates: your driver’s license, vehicle registration, tax refunds, and benefits all route to the address on file.
  • Most agencies require the update within 10–30 days of moving — sooner is safer.

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