How to Correct a Change of Address With the Post Office
- 1). Log on to the USPS website.
- 2). Scroll to the bottom of the screen. Under "Would You Like To...?" click "Change Your Address." This brings up the Official Change of Address Form window.
- 3). At the bottom of the screen, click the link that says, "View, Update or Cancel a Change of Address Order."
- 4). Enter your new ZIP Code. Enter your confirmation code. As listed on this page, the confirmation code is in your confirmation email if you submitted online or in the address order confirmation sent to your new address. This will sign you in.
- 5). Make the changes you need to correct your change of address. According to USPS, you can make updates in the start date of your mail forwarding, email address, phone number, switch from temporary to permanent move or switch from a family move to an individual move.
- 6). If you can't make the changes you want, such as changing the actual address, choose the option to cancel the Change of Address order. File a new order with the correct address.
