One of the most significant updates to the online process is the mandatory identity verification fee. If you file online, you will notice a charge of to your credit or debit card.

By mail

You can no longer download a printable from the official USPS website due to security and identity verification updates. To submit a paper change of address, you must obtain a physical Mover’s Guide packet directly from a Post Office location . 📍 How to Get and Use the Paper Form

Historically, the USPS relied on a system of implicit trust. A resident could walk into a local post office, fill out a physical card, and reroute their entire life’s correspondence with a signature. This simplicity, while user-friendly, created a "life-upending flaw" where bad actors could hijack sensitive mail—bank statements, credit cards, and legal notices—by filing fraudulent forms. TechCrunch