Temporary vs. Permanent Change of Address Requests
The United States Postal Service (USPS) maintains records of official mailing addresses for residential properties and business entities in America. Individuals and businesses that move their primary location, either temporarily or permanently, need to file a "Change of Address" form with the USPS; this will ensure continuation of mail delivery.
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Filing a Change of Address
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A "Change of Address" form (PS Form 3575) is available at any post office or one can be requested from a mail carrier free of charge. Address changes can also be done online or by telephone, but users of these resources will be charged a $1.00 convenience fee. Use the same form for a temporary or permanent address change. Once completed, drop the form in the mail or bring it to the local post office. Mail usually begins forwarding within seven to 10 business days of receipt of the form.
Temporary or Permanent?
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Circumstances determine whether the move is temporary or permanent. For example, a college student living in a dormitory may use his parent's address as his permanent address and his dormitory as his temporary address. Knowing how long you will be at one residence verses another, you can ensure your mail follows you by indicating the "to" "from" dates on the change of address form.
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Temporary Address Changes
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A temporary address is an address that you would for mail delivery consecutively from 15 days to 1 year. Mail can be forwarded to a temporary address for 6 months with extensions available for up to another 6 months total. Using a temporary address eliminates the confusion of notifying contacts of extended vacations or seasonal working for mailing purposes.
Personal Responsibility
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Customers are responsible for notifying important contacts personally of updated address changes to avoid possible interruption of mail delivery.
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