How to Cancel a Change of Address With the Post Office
If you have completed a change-of-address form to have your mail forwarded, you may cancel that request and have delivery of mail to your preferred address restored by visiting a walk-in office of the U.S. Postal Service or by visiting the USPS website.
Instructions
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Cancel a Change-of-Address Form Online
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Go to the official change-of-address page on the USPS website.
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Enter the zip code that you typed in when initiating the change of address with the Postal Service.
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Enter the confirmation code that you received via email after your change of address was processed by the website.
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Select "Submit" and you will be redirected to a page with several change-of-address options.
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Select the option to cancel your change-of-address order and submit your request.
Cancel a Change-of-Address In Person
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Go to your local branch office of the Postal Service.
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Inform a Postal Service worker of your cancellation request.
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Present your confirmation code mailed or emailed to you after your change-of-address form was processed. If you don't have the confirmation code you may be required to show identification.
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