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When to Change Your Address When Moving
There are many things you'll have to do when you transition from your old home and move into a new one. If you're moving, then you need to change your address. But when do you do it? We are going to give you some factors that will determine when the best time to change your address is.
First, Why Do You Need to Change Your Address?
For your mail to be routed to your new address, you must properly change your address with the United States Post Service (USPS). If you fail to do so, your mail will continue to be sent to your old address, and there is no guarantee they will forward it. If you don't tell government organizations, like the IRS, that your address is changing, you might not get time-sensitive notifications.
When Should You Change Your Address?
When you should change your address depends on a few factors:
If You Will Have Access to Your Old Mailing Address
One factor is whether you'll have access to your old mailing address. You might not need to change your mailing address until after you move if you're relocating from an address that you'll still be able to reach, such as your parents' or friends' residence.
(Now, if you're moving out of state and don't want your mail to go to your old address at all, then you might want to change your address the day before you move.)
Whether or Not You Want Your Mail to Be Held
If you won’t have access to your old mailing address, you can ask the United States Postal Service to hold your mail. That way, you can change your address before you move. Remember to request a hold before the next scheduled mail day.
What Happens If You Don't Change Your Address?
When you don't change your address, any important mail, bills, and other information will not arrive to you on time. You might have important bills to pay, like your phone service, your television/streaming service, medical bills, renter's insurance, health insurance, and more. If you do not get these bills in the mail, you risk having your service suspended or getting fined. You don't want to deal with either of those things, so be sure to change your address!
How to Change Your Address?
Now that you understand all the reasons why getting your address changed when moving is important, it's time to walk through some information about how you can change your address. There is a basic guide that explains how to change your address posted here, but, basically, to change your address, you'll need to visit this page on the USPS website and follow the prompts.
What to Know About Scams and Changing Your Address
When you're changing your address, you will never be prompted to enter a credit card or to send money to someone in large quantities. You will only have to pay the USPS a small fee—a one-time charge of $1.10 (though this might vary slightly based on where you live and more). So, if you are asked to send more than $40 or participate in any transaction, it is probably a scam. It is important that you know that you should avoid entering any personal information, unless you're on the official USPS website. Remember to be safe as you change your address.
Ready to Change Your Address so You Can Get Mail at The Chateau Apartment Homes?
You know a lot more about when you should change your address during the moving process. So, if you're ready to move into The Chateau Apartment Homes, you need to start thinking about changing your address. Whether you're moving from across the country or across town, we can't wait to welcome you to our community at The Chateau Apartment Homes. Our residents love the amenities that come with our Chateau Apartment Homes, and they also love living in Minot, ND. No matter how many bedrooms you need, we likely have a floor plan that's right for you. So, for more information about moving to our 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments in Minot, ND, contact us for more information!