If you can’t verify your identity online: USPS will send you an email with instructions and a barcode.Mail will be rerouted to your new address piece by piece.You'll also get a welcome kit with coupons from USPS partners. About 5 business days before your change of address start date, you'll get a Customer Notification Letter (with your confirmation code) to your "new" address.You'll get a Move Validation letter to the address you’re moving from (your "old" address).Use this code if you need to modify or cancel your request. If your online identity verification succeeds: USPS will email you a confirmation code.
The billing address on your credit card must match either your old or new address. Pay the $1.10 identity verification fee.Verify your identity: Opt in online to receive a verification code or link on your mobile phone.Choose an option for either an "Individual," "Family" (where everyone has the same last name), or "Business" move, and complete the form.Go to the Official USPS Change of Address® website.You're unable to verify your identity online.You're submitting a change of request for someone else.You're moving outside the United States.You must submit your change of address request in person at a Post Office location if: You must still update government agencies (like for your benefits, driver's license, and voter registration) and companies (like banks, insurance, online stores, etc.).įorwarding Mail Exceptions & Details (DMM 507.2.0) Where to Go to Change Your AddressĬhoose to change your address in a few simple steps online or visit your local Post Office location. Your change of address order only changes your mailing address with the Post Office. USPS Marketing Mail ® is not forwarded.Media Mail ® items are forwarded, but you must pay the cost for shipping from your local Post Office ™ location to your new address.Priority Mail Express ®, Priority Mail ®, and USPS Ground Advantage ™ items are forwarded for free.First-Class ™ mail and periodicals (newsletters and magazines) are forwarded for free.Mail will be forwarded to your new address as it comes, piece by piece. Although mail forwarding may begin within 3 business days of your submitted request, it's best to allow up to 2 weeks. It is strongly advised that every person applying for a passport take this questionnaire.Plan ahead. Visit the CDC website for information about obtaining an original birth certificate from all states. Virginia birth certificates may be obtained from the Office of Vital Records or the DMV. Additional Informationįor more information, including current processing times, visit the State Department. The acceptance (Execution) Fee of $35 may be paid with cash, check, money order or credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover).įor more information, visit the U.S. One check or money order for each application is needed. Cash, credit or debit cards will not be accepted. Department of State total must be paid with check or money order only. If you require faster processing, your application can be expedited for $60, which is added to the regular U.S. Passports website for more information and examples of acceptable photos. Passport photos must adhere to strict requirements set by the U.S.
*These photo services are available, but the library does not endorse one over the other. The following offer passport photo services: For your convenience, and to avoid delays in processing as the result of an improper image, it is strongly recommended that you use a passport photo service for your passport picture. It is important that your passport picture meets the requirements set forth by the U.S.