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Q. Which form do I need to fill out to have my mail forwarded?
A. The Change of Address Order form supplied at any United States Post Office or the one in this moving guide. You can change your address online at: www.usps.com
Q. Does each person in the household have to have a form filled out?
A. If each member has the same last name and they are all moving to the same address, only one Change of Address form needs to be filled out. However, if this is not the case, each individual must complete his own Change of Address form.
Q. When does the Change of Address form need to be sent in?
A. To insure that there is no unnecessary delay, the Post Office recommends that the Change of Address form be completed at least 30 days before you move or at least as soon as you know the date of your move and the new address. The "Start Date" will determine when the post office will forward your mail to the new address.
Q. How long will it take to forward the mail from one address to the other?
A. It will take approximately three to five days for your mail to be forwarded from your old address to the new address depending on how far away they are from each other.
Q. Who else should be notified of my change of address?
A. Everyone who sends you mail should be notified of your change of address. This includes family, friends, credit cards, banks, insurance companies, doctors, dentists, professionals, magazines, and others. You can get notification postcards from the post office.
Q. How long will the Post Office continue to forward my mail?
A. For most mail, it will be forwarded for twelve months and there is no charge for this service. Third class mail will not be forwarded unless the sender requests it specifically.
Q. What are the requirements for qualifying for a Moving Expense deduction on my federal tax return?
A. There are two tests, the employment test and the distance test, that determine a taxpayer's eligibility. For more information, you can call 1-800-829-1040 and ask for a publication on moving expenses or you can call your personal tax advisor.
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