Don’t Miss These Steps! The USPS Has New Policy When You Change Your Address in Arizona

The USPS Has a New Change of Address Policy in Arizona

If you're changing your physical address in Arizona, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is making some significant changes to with a new change of address policy.

The changes will require customers to take a few extra steps when moving or forwarding their mail. If you miss any of them, it could delay your mail delivery.

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Adding a New Policy to Protect Customers

The USPS is beginning this policy to protect customers. In the past, you could stop at any post office and pick up a mail-in postcard, fill it out, and return it to the post office with your new address.

Alternatively, you could click a link on their website and take care of the change of address or forward the request online. Customers could fill out the digital form, and then mail would magically show up at your new address. Customers can still begin on the web, but now there are some extra steps.

Changing Your Address: Additional Steps

The new policy requires customers to verify their identity in person at a post office. This step has been added to prevent fraud and to make sure the mail is forwarded to the correct address.

A bad actor can forward your mail or change your address, then steal checks and credit card information.

The New Policy Begins Immediately

The new policy applies to anyone filing a change of address request online or by mail.

Now you'll have to make a trip to the post office and present a valid ID and a QR code that you'll receive by email. If you don't do this, your change of address request won't be activated.

According to the USPS, this policy is effective immediately. There are three ways to start the process for a change of address. Visit the website and fill out the form online, visit a local post office, or submit a request by mail.