{"id":42445,"date":"2024-04-11T09:33:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T13:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/?p=42445"},"modified":"2024-04-11T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T13:34:00","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-change-address","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-change-address\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Does It Cost to Change Your Address During a Move?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mymovingreviews.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/USPS.jpg\" alt=\"How much does it cost to change your address when moving?\" class=\"wp-image-42449 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/USPS.jpg 690w, https:\/\/moveadvisor.com\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/USPS-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group hl-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Highlights\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Moving to another place means your postal address is changing too.<\/li><li>Luckily, you are given FOUR options to change your address: 1) online, 2) in person, 3) over the phone, or 4) by mail.<\/li><li>But how much does it cost to change your address when moving? <\/li><li>Is it expensive? Is it cheap? Is it free of charge?<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-055cf8\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#IN_PERSON:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_in_person?\">IN PERSON: How much does it cost to change address in person?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ONLINE:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_online?\">ONLINE: How much does it cost to change address online?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BY_PHONE:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_over_the_phone?\">BY PHONE: How much does it cost to change address over the phone?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BY_MAIL:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_by_mail?\">BY MAIL: How much does it cost to change address by mail?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important things you must realize when you\u2019re moving from one place to another is that <strong>your postal address is going to change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What this means in reality is that unless you change your address with the United States Postal Service (USPS), you\u2019re going to stop receiving your regular mail. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s simple enough: your mail will continue to be delivered to your old address but you won\u2019t be there anymore to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember to file a Change of Address (COA) request with the USPS to keep getting your mail after you\u2019re already in the new house or apartment. You\u2019re recommended to change your address before you move out (at least two weeks before Moving day).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you can also change your postal address right after the move is complete \u2013 it\u2019s not ideal but it\u2019s still OK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you must change your address when moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here\u2019s a question that you may be interested in: <strong>Does it cost any money to change your address?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if yes, <strong>how much does it cost to change your address when moving?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"IN_PERSON:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_in_person?\">IN PERSON: How much does it cost to change address in person?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest ways to change your address when moving is to visit the nearest post office to fill out a change of address request in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great news is that <strong>you won\u2019t be charged anything<\/strong> if you decide to change your postal address in one of the USPS offices in the country. All you\u2019ll have to do is fill out a PS Form 3575 to initiate the change of address procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you go to a USPS office prepared. What this means is that you should know in advance your new address in full, whether you\u2019ll want a temporary change of address or a permanent change of address, and whether you\u2019ll complete an individual change of address or a family change of address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will you be charged to change your address at a post office?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing your postal address at a USPS office is free of charge because you will be able to prove your identity by showing your ID card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only issues when changing an address in person are the time you will lose to go there and come back to your home, and the gas money you\u2019ll spend if the post office is not close to where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fee when changing your address in person at a USPS office: NO CHARGE.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">The Ultimate Moving Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ONLINE:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_online?\">ONLINE: How much does it cost to change address online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably, changing your postal address is probably the most convenient way to complete this important moving task. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do it from the comfort of your own soon-to-be-old home and you won\u2019t have to observe the business hours of the USPS offices near you. As another bonus, changing your address online should take you anywhere between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will you be charged a fee to change your address online?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be charged an identity verification fee of <strong>$1.10 <\/strong>to your bank card when you change your address from the official website of the U.S. Postal Service (<a href=\"http:\/\/usps.com\/move\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/usps.com\/move<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, visit their webpage to start the change of address procedure. In the end, you will be asked to provide a valid e-mail address where you\u2019re expected to receive a confirmation mail from the USPS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fee of $1.10 that you will be charged is only for verifying your identity online. In reality, it\u2019s standard procedure that\u2019s aimed at protecting your personal information from any fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fee when changing your address online: $1.10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BY_PHONE:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_over_the_phone?\">BY PHONE: How much does it cost to change address over the phone?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want, you can also change your postal address over the phone. How do you do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy: all you have to do is call <strong>1-800-ASK-USPS <\/strong>and follow the instructions to initiate the change of address procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will you be charged to change your address over the phone?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to changing an address online, you will be charged an identity verification fee of <strong>$1.10<\/strong>. Again, the idea behind the charge is to safeguard your personal data and prevent any type of fraud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, have the bank card details ready before you make the call to save time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fee when changing your address by phone: $1.10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BY_MAIL:_How_much_does_it_cost_to_change_address_by_mail?\">BY MAIL: How much does it cost to change address by mail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option you have to change your postal address when moving out is to do it by mail. It\u2019s the least convenient way to do it but you might prefer it for some old-fashioned reason or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you have to do is download the USPS Printable Change of Address Form (PS Form 3575), fill it out neatly, and mail it to POSTMASTER, United States Postal Service. Make sure you use a first-class postage stamp to mail the letter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will you be charged to change your address by mail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No. However, you will still need to pay for the first-class postage stamp, usually $0.58.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/move\/change-address-when-moving\/\">How to Change Your Address When Moving<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Moving to another place means your postal address is changing too. Luckily, you are given FOUR options to change your address: 1) online, 2) in person, 3) over the phone, or 4) by mail. But how much does it cost to change your address when moving? 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