You have two options: online (recommended for speed) or paper (recommended for those without credit/debit cards or stable internet).
Q: Is the $1.10 fee a new charge? A: No. The $1.10 identity verification fee has existed for online COAs for several years. The update clarifies that this fee is non-refundable, even if you cancel your move. us post office change of address form updated
Q: Can I submit the US Post Office change of address form for someone else? A: No. That is now illegal. The updated form requires identity verification that matches the person moving. Submitting for a roommate or relative without their explicit consent is considered mail fraud. You have two options: online (recommended for speed)
Q: What if I am in the military and moving? A: Military members with PCS orders can waive the $1.10 fee. You must submit the paper PS Form 3575 with a copy of your orders at a military Post Office. Important: Under the US Post Office change of
Q: How do I cancel a change of address? A: You can cancel online within the first 30 days using your Digital Identity Token. After 30 days, you must visit the Post Office that serves your old address with a government ID.
Q: What if I move again before 12 months? A: You must file a new COA for the second move. Do not try to "modify" an existing COA to a third address—the system does not support that. Simply file a fresh request.
Important: Under the US Post Office change of address form updated rules, temporary forwards automatically expire. You cannot request a permanent forward early if you initially chose temporary—you would have to cancel and re-file.