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Learn how to change your address to continue receiving mail or reserve a box at your local post office. &nbsp;</p><h3>How to Change Your Address with the Postal Service</h3><p>To let the post office know you are going to change your address and want your mail forwarded to your new location, you have two options:</p><ul><li><p>Go to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">USPS.com/move</a> to change your address online.</p><ul><li><p>This is the fastest and easiest way, and you immediately get an email confirming the change.</p></li><li><p>There is a $1.10&nbsp;charge to change your address online. You will need a credit or debit card and a valid email address. The $1.10&nbsp;charge to your card is an identity verification fee to prevent fraud and make sure you&#39;re the one making the change.</p></li><li><p>Warning: You don&#39;t need to pay a separate company to change your address. Scammers may charge $40 or more to do what you can do for just $1.10&nbsp;using the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">moving section of the official USPS.com website</a>.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Go to your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm">local post office</a> and request the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Change-of-Address-The-Basics#Guide">Mover&rsquo;s Guide</a> packet.</p><ul><li><p>Inside the packet is PS Form 3575. Fill out this change of address form and give it to a postal worker behind the counter. Or, drop it into the letter mail slot inside the post office.</p></li><li><p>You should receive a confirmation letter at your new address in five business days.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>How to Temporarily Change Your Mailing Address or Hold Your Mail at a Post Office</h3><ul><li><p>You can ask your local post office to temporarily change your address. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">Learn about the timeline rules for a temporary change of address</a>.</p></li><li><p>Your local post office may be able to hold your mail for a short period of time, such as during a vacation. However, this service is not available at all post offices.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://reg.usps.com/login?app=HOLDMAIL&amp;appURL=https%3A%2F%2Fholdmail.usps.com%2Fholdmail%2F">Sign up or sign into your USPS account and use this online form to see if your post office will hold mail and to schedule the free service</a>.</p></li><li><p>Learn more about <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://faq.usps.com/s/article/USPS-Hold-Mail-The-Basics">Hold Mail Service</a>.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>How to Change or Cancel Your Request</h3><p>If you want to cancel or make any changes to your change of address request, you will need your confirmation number. Find that number on the letter or email you received when you made the initial request. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://managemymove.usps.com/mgoc/home?execution=e1s1">View, update, or cancel your request online</a>.</p><h3>How to Change Your Address with Other Government Agencies</h3><p>Other federal and state agencies to contact when changing your address include:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>Internal Revenue Service (IRS)&nbsp; &ndash; <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/address-changes">Contact the IRS to change your address</a> if you are expecting a tax refund or other mail. You can also change your address with the IRS by writing your new address in the appropriate boxes on your tax return when you file.</p></li><li><p>Social Security Administration (SSA) &ndash; Change your address online using your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/">my Social Security</a> account. This applies if you get Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability benefits. Or, you can change your address using your my Social Security account if you&rsquo;re enrolled in Medicare. If you don&#39;t receive Social Security benefits or Medicare or you want to change your address by phone or in person, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/">contact the SSA</a>.</p></li><li><p>Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) &ndash; <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.va.gov/contact-us/">Contact the VA</a> if you are a veteran who receives benefit payments or you want to update your records.</p></li><li><p>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) &ndash; <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange">Contact USCIS</a> within 10 days of a move if you are a non-U.S. citizen who is required to register your address.</p></li><li><p>State Motor Vehicle Agencies &ndash; <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services">Contact your state</a> to change your address on your driver&#39;s license or motor vehicle registration.</p></li><li><p>State Election Offices &ndash; You may need to contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/election-office">state election office</a> to change your address on your voter registration record. See <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/change-voter-registration#item-214523">how to change your voter registration information</a>.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><h3>How to Rent or Renew a Post Office Box</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usps.com/manage/po-boxes.htm">Learn the steps to reserve or renew and pay online for a post office box</a>.</p><h3>How to File a Complaint About a Post Office</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/complaint-against-government#item-211562">Learn how to file a complaint with the U.S. Postal Service</a>.</p>" } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How to Hire Movers and Avoid Moving Fraud", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "<p>Most moving companies are reputable businesses that do quality work. But some moving companies use fraudulent practices to steal your money. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move">Learn how to spot moving fraud before it happens</a>, or find out how to report it if a company has scammed you.</p><h3>How Some Moving Companies May Try to Cheat You&nbsp;</h3><p>Fraudulent movers may:</p><ul><li><p>Demand cash upfront before the move</p></li><li><p>Avoid giving you a written estimate</p></li><li><p>Ask you to sign a blank contract in advance</p></li><li><p>Only have one cell phone number as a contact and no local physical address</p></li><li><p>Show up to your house with a rental truck with no company logo on it</p></li><li><p>Give you a quote over the phone without any onsite inspection of your goods</p></li><li><p>Give you a low price and change the estimate substantially at your destination</p></li><li><p>Hold your belongings hostage until you pay more money&nbsp;</p></li></ul><h3>How to Report Moving Scams</h3><ul><li><p>If you have a dispute with a moving company and you can&rsquo;t resolve it, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/handling-disputes">you can pursue arbitration or legal action</a>.</p></li><li><p>If you have an issue with a move across state lines, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/file-a-complaint">file a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)</a>.</p></li><li><p>If you have a complaint about an intrastate move (a move within the boundaries of a state), contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/state-law-enforcement">state or local regulatory authority</a>.</p></li><li><p>File a report using the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/">Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker</a>.</p></li></ul><h3>How to Hire a Mover and Protect Yourself</h3><p>Get tools from <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move">Protect Your Move</a> to help you protect yourself against moving fraud. Keep these tips in mind to avoid moving scams:</p><h4><strong>Do</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Get a company representative to come to your home for a realistic estimate of the move.</p></li><li><p>Get a written estimate from several movers. In general, estimates are based on time, the number of movers needed, who does the packing, and the number of rooms to be moved.</p></li><li><p>Verify that the company is insured in case your goods are damaged during the move.</p></li><li><p>Ask for the company&rsquo;s U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/search.asp?">use the FMCSA database</a> to check if the company is registered.</p></li><li><p>Reach out to your local, county, or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/state-consumer">state consumer affairs agency or state attorney general</a> to see if there is a complaint record.</p></li></ul><h4><strong>Don&rsquo;t</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Don&rsquo;t accept an estimate over the phone.</p></li><li><p>Don&rsquo;t sign a blank contract.</p></li><li><p>Don&rsquo;t pay for the move in advance or in cash.</p></li><li><p>Don&rsquo;t let movers start packing your goods into the truck without reviewing the contract and estimate again. Do this before the move starts.</p></li></ul><h3>How to Get Help With International Moves</h3><p>Get tips and resources about moving to another country.</p><ul><li><p>Overseas moving estimates are based in part on how much space (cubic volume) your household goods occupy in a shipping container.</p></li><li><p>International moving may involve customs and import regulations.&nbsp; Learn more by contacting <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usembassy.gov/">the embassy or consulate of the country</a> you are relocating to.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>Before selecting a mover, make sure the company is licensed and registered. All legitimate international movers will have a license number. To find a mover&rsquo;s license number, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www2.fmc.gov/oti/FF.aspx">find the mover&rsquo;s name in the Ocean Freight Forwarders database</a> and click on the entry to see the license number.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>You can file a complaint with the FMC&rsquo;s <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmc.gov/databases-services/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services/">Office of Consumer Affairs &amp; Dispute Resolution Services (CADRS)</a>.</p></li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmc.gov/resources-services/protect-your-international-move/">Learn more about international moves and how to protect yourself and your household belongings</a>.</li></ul>" } } ] } </script><script type="text/javascript" src="/web/20220116195443js_/https://www.usa.gov/js/accordion-from-content.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function(){ accordionify({id: "item-37197"}); 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on how to hire movers for domestic and international moves, avoid and report moving fraud, and how to change your mailing address. </p> </header> <div class="wotp"> <header> <h2>On This Page</h2> </header> <div class="clearfix"> <ul> <li> <a href="#item-37197" onclick="document.getElementById('item-37197').focus();">Change Your Address </a> </li> <li> <a href="#item-36922" onclick="document.getElementById('item-36922').focus();">How to Hire Movers and Avoid Moving Fraud </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-37197"> <header> <h2 id="item-37197">Change Your Address</h2> </header><p>Are 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.  </p><h3>How to Change Your Address with the Postal Service</h3><p>To let the post office know you are going to change your address and want your mail forwarded to your new location, you have two options:</p><ul><li><p>Go to <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">USPS.com/move</a> to change your address online.</p><ul><li><p>This is the fastest and easiest way, and you immediately get an email confirming the change.</p></li><li><p>There is a $1.10 charge to change your address online. You will need a credit or debit card and a valid email address. The $1.10 charge to your card is an identity verification fee to prevent fraud and make sure you're the one making the change.</p></li><li><p>Warning: You don't need to pay a separate company to change your address. Scammers may charge $40 or more to do what you can do for just $1.10 using the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">moving section of the official USPS.com website</a>.</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Go to your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm">local post office</a> and request the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Change-of-Address-The-Basics#Guide">Mover’s Guide</a> packet.</p><ul><li><p>Inside the packet is PS Form 3575. Fill out this change of address form and give it to a postal worker behind the counter. Or, drop it into the letter mail slot inside the post office.</p></li><li><p>You should receive a confirmation letter at your new address in five business days.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>How to Temporarily Change Your Mailing Address or Hold Your Mail at a Post Office</h3><ul><li><p>You can ask your local post office to temporarily change your address. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://moversguide.usps.com/mgo/disclaimer">Learn about the timeline rules for a temporary change of address</a>.</p></li><li><p>Your local post office may be able to hold your mail for a short period of time, such as during a vacation. However, this service is not available at all post offices.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://reg.usps.com/login?app=HOLDMAIL&appURL=https%3A%2F%2Fholdmail.usps.com%2Fholdmail%2F">Sign up or sign into your USPS account and use this online form to see if your post office will hold mail and to schedule the free service</a>.</p></li><li><p>Learn more about <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://faq.usps.com/s/article/USPS-Hold-Mail-The-Basics">Hold Mail Service</a>.</p></li></ul></li></ul><h3>How to Change or Cancel Your Request</h3><p>If you want to cancel or make any changes to your change of address request, you will need your confirmation number. Find that number on the letter or email you received when you made the initial request. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://managemymove.usps.com/mgoc/home?execution=e1s1">View, update, or cancel your request online</a>.</p><h3>How to Change Your Address with Other Government Agencies</h3><p>Other federal and state agencies to contact when changing your address include: </p><ul><li><p>Internal Revenue Service (IRS)  – <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.irs.gov/faqs/irs-procedures/address-changes">Contact the IRS to change your address</a> if you are expecting a tax refund or other mail. You can also change your address with the IRS by writing your new address in the appropriate boxes on your tax return when you file.</p></li><li><p>Social Security Administration (SSA) – Change your address online using your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/">my Social Security</a> account. This applies if you get Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability benefits. Or, you can change your address using your my Social Security account if you’re enrolled in Medicare. If you don't receive Social Security benefits or Medicare or you want to change your address by phone or in person, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/">contact the SSA</a>.</p></li><li><p>Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.va.gov/contact-us/">Contact the VA</a> if you are a veteran who receives benefit payments or you want to update your records.</p></li><li><p>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) – <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.uscis.gov/addresschange">Contact USCIS</a> within 10 days of a move if you are a non-U.S. citizen who is required to register your address.</p></li><li><p>State Motor Vehicle Agencies – <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services">Contact your state</a> to change your address on your driver's license or motor vehicle registration.</p></li><li><p>State Election Offices – You may need to contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/election-office">state election office</a> to change your address on your voter registration record. See <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/change-voter-registration#item-214523">how to change your voter registration information</a>. </p></li></ul><h3>How to Rent or Renew a Post Office Box</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usps.com/manage/po-boxes.htm">Learn the steps to reserve or renew and pay online for a post office box</a>.</p><h3>How to File a Complaint About a Post Office</h3><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/complaint-against-government#item-211562">Learn how to file a complaint with the U.S. Postal Service</a>.</p> </article> <article role="complementary" aria-labelledby="item-36922"> <header> <h2 id="item-36922">How to Hire Movers and Avoid Moving Fraud</h2> </header><p>Most moving companies are reputable businesses that do quality work. But some moving companies use fraudulent practices to steal your money. <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move">Learn how to spot moving fraud before it happens</a>, or find out how to report it if a company has scammed you.</p><h3>How Some Moving Companies May Try to Cheat You </h3><p>Fraudulent movers may:</p><ul><li><p>Demand cash upfront before the move</p></li><li><p>Avoid giving you a written estimate</p></li><li><p>Ask you to sign a blank contract in advance</p></li><li><p>Only have one cell phone number as a contact and no local physical address</p></li><li><p>Show up to your house with a rental truck with no company logo on it</p></li><li><p>Give you a quote over the phone without any onsite inspection of your goods</p></li><li><p>Give you a low price and change the estimate substantially at your destination</p></li><li><p>Hold your belongings hostage until you pay more money </p></li></ul><h3>How to Report Moving Scams</h3><ul><li><p>If you have a dispute with a moving company and you can’t resolve it, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/handling-disputes">you can pursue arbitration or legal action</a>.</p></li><li><p>If you have an issue with a move across state lines, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/file-a-complaint">file a complaint with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)</a>.</p></li><li><p>If you have a complaint about an intrastate move (a move within the boundaries of a state), contact your <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move/state-law-enforcement">state or local regulatory authority</a>.</p></li><li><p>File a report using the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.bbb.org/scamtracker/">Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker</a>.</p></li></ul><h3>How to Hire a Mover and Protect Yourself</h3><p>Get tools from <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/protect-your-move">Protect Your Move</a> to help you protect yourself against moving fraud. Keep these tips in mind to avoid moving scams:</p><h4><strong>Do</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Get a company representative to come to your home for a realistic estimate of the move.</p></li><li><p>Get a written estimate from several movers. In general, estimates are based on time, the number of movers needed, who does the packing, and the number of rooms to be moved.</p></li><li><p>Verify that the company is insured in case your goods are damaged during the move.</p></li><li><p>Ask for the company’s U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) number and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/hhg/search.asp">use the FMCSA database</a> to check if the company is registered.</p></li><li><p>Reach out to your local, county, or <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usa.gov/state-consumer">state consumer affairs agency or state attorney general</a> to see if there is a complaint record.</p></li></ul><h4><strong>Don’t</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Don’t accept an estimate over the phone.</p></li><li><p>Don’t sign a blank contract.</p></li><li><p>Don’t pay for the move in advance or in cash.</p></li><li><p>Don’t let movers start packing your goods into the truck without reviewing the contract and estimate again. Do this before the move starts.</p></li></ul><h3>How to Get Help With International Moves</h3><p>Get tips and resources about moving to another country.</p><ul><li><p>Overseas moving estimates are based in part on how much space (cubic volume) your household goods occupy in a shipping container.</p></li><li><p>International moving may involve customs and import regulations.  Learn more by contacting <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.usembassy.gov/">the embassy or consulate of the country</a> you are relocating to. </p></li><li><p>Before selecting a mover, make sure the company is licensed and registered. All legitimate international movers will have a license number. To find a mover’s license number, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www2.fmc.gov/oti/FF.aspx">find the mover’s name in the Ocean Freight Forwarders database</a> and click on the entry to see the license number. </p></li><li><p>You can file a complaint with the FMC’s <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmc.gov/databases-services/consumer-affairs-dispute-resolution-services/">Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services (CADRS)</a>.</p></li><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.fmc.gov/resources-services/protect-your-international-move/">Learn more about international moves and how to protect yourself and your household belongings</a>.</li></ul> </article> <div id="sm-share"><span id="share-page">Share This Page:</span> <div> <a id="fcb" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.usa.gov/moving&v=3" aria-labelledby="fcb share-page"> <img src="/web/20220116195443im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Connect_Facebook.png" alt="Facebook"/> </a> <a id="twr" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?source=webclient&text=Movinghttps://www.usa.gov/moving" aria-labelledby="twr share-page"> <img src="/web/20220116195443im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Connect_Twitter.png" alt="Twitter"/> </a> <a id="em" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20220116195443/mailto:/?subject=Moving&body=https://www.usa.gov/moving" aria-labelledby="em share-page"> <img src="/web/20220116195443im_/https://www.usa.gov/images/Icon_Connect_Email.png" alt="Email"/> </a> </div> </div>  <div id="cntctbx"> <h2 id="">Do you have a question?</h2> <p> Ask a real person any government-related question for free. 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