How do I reset my USPS account?

Log-in to your USPS online account. Click the “My Profile” link from the login section of the page. Click the “Preferences” link from the left-side menu. Click the “Account Recovery” box.

How do I cancel my informed delivery?

Enter Your Unsubscribe Code

Your Unsubscribe Code can be found on the welcome kit you received in the mail. Your Unsubscribe Code can be found on the letter you received in the mail. Please select reason for unsubscribing the account from Informed Delivery.

How can I change my phone number with USPS?

Click Profile at the top of the page. The Profile Information page displays. To edit your personal information or change your password, click Edit User Profile. You can change your title, name, phone number, fax number, email address, or password.

How do I deactivate my USPS account?

If you forgot your password, you can reset your password. If your account is temporarily disabled, you can wait until the end of that time period and attempt logging in to your account again. If your account has been disabled, contact the USPS Help Desk to reset your password and enable your account.

How do I change my name with USPS?

If you would prefer to change your name over the phone rather than online or in person, you can contact USPS at 1-800-ASK-USPS — 1-800-275-8777 and ask to speak to a representative.

Why did USPS charge me $40 to change my address?

The $1.05 charge to your card is an identity verification fee to prevent fraud and make sure you’re the one making the change. Warning: You don’t need to pay a separate company to change your address.

Why did USPS charge me $60 to change my address?

The U.S. Postal Service charges only $1.05 for an online change-of-address filing. This credit card charge is necessary for identity verification and, in turn, fraud protection. If you see anything indicating you’ll be paying more than $1.05 to change your address online, you’re not in the right place.

How do I stop mail from going to my old address?

Write “not at this address” or “return to sender” on all of it. Your first course of action should be to take everything out of the mailbox that’s addressed to that other person and write “return to sender” on it. Then just put it back in the mailbox.

What happens if I change my address without permission?

Calling your local post office won’t do much to actually report the person or entity who is using your address illegally. For this, you will need to call the United States Postal Inspection Service.

Why was I charged $80 to change my address?

One consumer reported this experience to BBB.org/ScamTracker: “They set up their site to perfectly mimic the USPS website and charge $80 for an address change that they never actually perform.” In most cases, these fake companies get away with your money and your address is left unchanged.

How often can you change your address?

Note: You will be able to make no more than 2 (two) changes in a single day*, one of which can be street address line related. After two changes, you will receive an error message that says: “You have exceeded the amount of changes that you can make within the same day. Please try again in 48 hours.”

Is rapid address change legit?

Rapid Address Change is legit. Rapid Address Change is a great service for anyone not willing to pay extra bucks for a premium concierge.

What happens if mail gets sent to old address?

Delivery of your mail to your old address will cease when the carrier for that address receives your forwarding request. Once they receive notice that your request is in the system, they will send your mail to the Forwarding Unit to be re-addressed with your new address and then it is re-mailed to your new digs.

Can I throw away mail not addressed to me?

Yes. It is a federal crime to open or destroy mail that is not intended for you. The law provides that you can not “destroy, hide, open, or embezzle” mail that is not addressed to you. If you intentionally open or destroy someone else’s mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony.

Can I put my neighbors mail in their mailbox?

Can I Put My Neighbor’s Mail in Their Mailbox? It’s perfectly legal and acceptable to put your neighbor’s mail in their mailbox if it’s been misdelivered. Opening your neighbor’s mail or removing mail from their mailbox however is considered a federal crime in which you can be fined and face jail time.

What do I do if mail is wrongly delivered?

Return Mail To Sender: Mail Delivered to The Wrong Address
  1. Step One: Put It Back In Your Mailbox. As soon as you notice that the address is wrong, put the mail piece back inside your mailbox.
  2. Step Two: Alternatively, Hand It To Your Mail Carrier.
  3. Step Three: Do Not Write On The Envelope or Parcel.