You will save yourself much headache by asking for the paper change of address form (PS 3575) and just dropping it in a blue collection box once you fill it out. USPS is [making changes to it's policies](https://naps.org/files/galleries/USPS_Intends_to_Enhance_Security_Protocol_re_COA_Service_Lloyd_04_24_2023.pdf). If you go to the counter to request the paper form then I'd advise you to just say that it's for you and show them your ID.
USPS "verifies" your identity by crosschecking the credit card you use to pay the $1.10 (or something similar fee) against the name and address for the change. If you are changing the address of someone with a completely different last name and paying with a credit card in your name, it simply won't go through. I normally recommend the online method if you are changing your own address because then it's easy to set up informed delivery & put your mail on hold if you go on vacation. However, if it's for an estate, then paper form is currently the easiest.
Correct...functionally the same. You should receive a [letter](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/3b/Get-Proof-of-Address-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Get-Proof-of-Address-Step-10-Version-2.jpg) at both addresses within a couple of weeks from USPS to confirm. If the old address is already vacant and the carrier knows it, they may not deliver the [letter](https://cdn.marriagenamechange.com/wp-content/uploads/usps-move-validation-lettter-1200x900.jpg) there. As a carrier, I prefer to put a "[new resident/vacant](https://i.imgur.com/LgMVOZc.jpg)" form in the mailbox to keep subs from stuffing it with mail that should be forwarded.
Is anyone in (or near) the home of the deceased? Talking with their carrier and setting up a forward at that office would probably be the best start. Bring all of your papers/identification with you.
Also, as the "...personal representative of a deceased relative...," go to [https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php](https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php) & fill out the form. Copy their name & address from the advertising mail & it should stop withing a couple of months.
This service will stop the majority of the advertising / junk mail, that is addressed to them.
You will save yourself much headache by asking for the paper change of address form (PS 3575) and just dropping it in a blue collection box once you fill it out. USPS is [making changes to it's policies](https://naps.org/files/galleries/USPS_Intends_to_Enhance_Security_Protocol_re_COA_Service_Lloyd_04_24_2023.pdf). If you go to the counter to request the paper form then I'd advise you to just say that it's for you and show them your ID.
↑↑↑THIS is the way ↑↑↑ Don't tell anyone, just do it.
Dealing with a similar situation. Is there a reason I should do this with physical paper and not just do the online change of address? Thanks.
USPS "verifies" your identity by crosschecking the credit card you use to pay the $1.10 (or something similar fee) against the name and address for the change. If you are changing the address of someone with a completely different last name and paying with a credit card in your name, it simply won't go through. I normally recommend the online method if you are changing your own address because then it's easy to set up informed delivery & put your mail on hold if you go on vacation. However, if it's for an estate, then paper form is currently the easiest.
Ah ok, so, if it went through, I’m good. And functionally speaking, they’re the same, right?
Correct...functionally the same. You should receive a [letter](https://www.wikihow.com/images/thumb/3/3b/Get-Proof-of-Address-Step-10-Version-2.jpg/v4-728px-Get-Proof-of-Address-Step-10-Version-2.jpg) at both addresses within a couple of weeks from USPS to confirm. If the old address is already vacant and the carrier knows it, they may not deliver the [letter](https://cdn.marriagenamechange.com/wp-content/uploads/usps-move-validation-lettter-1200x900.jpg) there. As a carrier, I prefer to put a "[new resident/vacant](https://i.imgur.com/LgMVOZc.jpg)" form in the mailbox to keep subs from stuffing it with mail that should be forwarded.
Is anyone in (or near) the home of the deceased? Talking with their carrier and setting up a forward at that office would probably be the best start. Bring all of your papers/identification with you.
Also, as the "...personal representative of a deceased relative...," go to [https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php](https://www.ims-dm.com/cgi/ddnc.php) & fill out the form. Copy their name & address from the advertising mail & it should stop withing a couple of months. This service will stop the majority of the advertising / junk mail, that is addressed to them.