Did you just buy a new home in Cincinnati? Congratulations!

Did you know that it is important to change your address before a move to ensure your mail follows you to your new address? Everyone knows moving can be chaotic with our busy lifestyles, but updating your address is to important not to be overlooked.

It is easy to change your address

To ensure you will not miss out on important mail, stop by your local post office to fill out a change of address form, or visit The US Postal Service Change of Address Page to complete the form online. Completing the change of address form through USPS will ensure your mail will reach its new destination immediately.

Change Your Address With Businesses too!

Remember that this is simply a temporary service offered by USPS while you update your address with the companies who send you information and bills in the mail. It is important that you notify the businesses you have relationships with to officially change your address. The USPS advises everyone who is buying a home in Cincinnati to notify businesses about your new address and the date of your move two weeks prior to moving.

Your Checklist for Changing Your Address

1. Below is a checklist we made just for you to serve as a reminder of who needs to be informed about your new address:
2. Employer
3. Financial institutes (banks, credit card companies)
4. IRS
5. Utilities/Monthly Service Companies
6. Insurance Companies
7. Healthcare Providers
8. Veterinarian
9. Subscriptions
10. School District
11. Friends & Family

Following these steps will eliminate any interruptions you may encounter in receiving your mail at your new Cincinnati home. For further assistance, contact your local USPS branch with any questions you may have concerning your address change.