Postal Regulations Regarding Forwarding Mail
Moving to a new address or extended travel out of town can make receiving mail a hassle. The USPS offers two main options for forwarding mail.
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USPS
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is a the national mail carrying service in the United States. It is responsible for all creating all postal laws and regulations.
Premium Forwarding
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The USPS offers Premium Forwarding Service (PFS) for residential customers who will be away from home for two weeks or more. There is a $15 service fee per week.
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Change of address
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When moving to a new home, a change of address form should be completed with USPS. The form can be accessed online at https://moversguide.usps.com.
Postal Laws
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Tampering with mail is a federal offense. The USPS regulations for forwarding mail are designed to prevent mail loss and tampering.
Benefits
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Using Premium Forwarding Service makes travel more convenient and removes the burden of someone else having to retrieve your mail while you are away from home. The change of address service affords you time to contact all businesses, family and friends with your new address.
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