How do I change my address with the post office?

Do it at usps.com (a small charge to check your identity) or with the free form at any post office.

You can start it up to 30 days early and pick the date it begins.

First-class mail is forwarded for a year; magazines for a much shorter time, so change those directly.

Watch for look-alike sites that charge much more — the real one is usps.com.

Source: USPS · Checked October 2026