How to Change a Name at the Post Office

Change your name with the post office.

Changing your name at the post office is a task that must be done to receive mail under your new name. The post office does not always deliver mail if it is addressed in a different name unless you notify them of the name change. There are three different ways to change your name with the post office. Each is relatively simple and can be accomplished quickly.

Instructions

1. 

   Go to the United States Post Office website.

   Use the Internet to change your name. You can change your name at the United States Postal Service (USPS) website using the change of address button. Complete the Change of Address form even if you have not moved. Fill in all the information on the website with your new name and your current address. Follow all the directions and you will succeed in changing your name with the USPS. (See Resources for links)

2. Call the 800 number, 1-(800)-ASK-USPS. Follow the spoken directions to change your address over the phone. This line is manned by an automated machine. You can speak your answers or use the keys on your telephone to answer the questions. You will once again use the change of address protocol to change your name. Follow the prompts and type or say your name change and your address.

3. Go to your local post office. Request a copy of Form 3575 and fill it out completely. This is the Change of Address form and can be found with all the other commonly used forms. Give your Change of Address form to the post office personnel on duty. It will take 10 days for the change to take effect. Most people change their name at the post office after they change their name on their picture identification cards. However, the post office does not require a form of id or documentation to change your name.

References

• Ups: Frequently asked Questions: Internet Change of Address
• Ups: Telephone change of address
• Ups: Change of address form