Can I go to a Post Office to redirect my mail?
Yes, although you can't do this online. You'll need to apply by post or at a Post Office®. You can also apply by phone. Please note: we can't redirect mail from a BFPO address.
To redirect mail with Australia Post you must apply online or in any Australian Post Office. To apply for AusPost mail redirection at a post office, you need to fill out a mail redirect form with your personal information along with proof of identity.10-Jun-2022
Can I redirect post for free?
The iammoving.com service lets you redirect your mail online for over 1500 organisations completely free. This service is useful for if you are moving home permanently, for periods of over a month, or if you want your mail going to another address.
You can't arrange a Redirection for people who don't live at the same address as you, unless there are special circumstances. We understand there are many things to organise when taking responsibility for someone's affairs.
What documents do I need to redirect my mail?
What you'll need. The names and dates of birth of everyone who needs their mail redirecting. The full address and postcode of your old and new addresses. To give at least 5 working days' notice of the date you want your Redirection to start.
Although mail forwarding may begin within 3 business days of your submitted request, it's best to allow up to 2 weeks. Mail will be forwarded to your new address as it comes, piece by piece. Choose to change your address in a few simple steps online or visit your local Post Office™ location.
How much does it cost to have mail redirected in Australia?
Australia Post mail redirection cost
Go to your local post office and request the Mover's Guide packet.
Can you forward mail in Australia?
If you've moved to a new house, you can apply online to redirect your mail from your old address to your new one.31-Jul-2020
You can't redirect your mail for free, but you can either pay to redirect your mail or update your address across all providers at the same time.
Will the post office hold my mail if I moved?
USPS Hold Mail® service can hold your mail safely at your local Post Office™ facility until you return, for up to 30 days. To hold your mail longer or to reroute your mail, please sign up for a forwarding service. You can make your request up to 30 days in advance or as early as the next scheduled delivery day.
Our mail Redirection Service will forward your post to your new address whether it's at home or abroad. Make sure to return your application, along with the payment, at least five days before you want the service to start.
Can I open mail sent to my address?
No, it is illegal to intentionally open someone else's mail. However, if you accidentally open a stray piece of mail that ended up in your mailbox, it's not technically a crime. Can I keep mail delivered to me by mistake? If you receive mail addressed to someone else and keep it, you're still committing a crime.17-Mar-2022
The first action you can take is to leave the mail for the postal carrier with “Return to Sender,” “No longer at this address,” or “Moved” on the envelope. The carrier will take the mail back to the post office of origin.18-Aug-2021
What to do with mail that isn't yours?
If the mailpiece is delivered to the correct location but the recipient on the mailpiece does not reside at the address:
We can't redirect: Mail for people who weren't living at the old address. Personal mail from a business address. Items addressed 'To the occupier'
When should you notify post office of change of address?
When should I file my address change with USPS? Whether you're moving permanently or temporarily, we recommend changing your address at least two weeks before Moving Day. This will give USPS enough time to send you the Move Validation Letter before the trucks arrive.17-Mar-2022
All first class and priority mail, USPS (United States Postal Service) packages and subscription magazines will be forwarded. Newspapers, catalogs, media mail, CD's, bulk mail and presorted standard mail cannot be forwarded.
Why am I not getting my mail after change of address?
Make sure you changed your address with the USPS. If you don't file a change-of-address request, your mail will continue to arrive at your old address – so you won't be getting it after the move. If you changed your address with the USPS, but your mail is still missing, you need to verify that the request went through.11-Aug-2020
Standard Mail A (circulars, books, catalogs, and advertising mail) is not forwarded unless requested by the mailer. Standard Mail B (packages weighing 16 ounces or more) are forwarded locally for 12 months at no charge. You pay forwarding charges if you move outside the local area.04-Feb-2009
What happens to mail after forwarding expired?
Once the forwarding service expires, mail is returned to the sender with the new address (when available.) The address will be marked “Returned to Sender, Authorized Forwarding Time Expired.”
Can I go to a Post Office to redirect my mail?