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The move validation letter (MVL) was implemented in 1996 to help validate change-of-address orders (COAs) and to provide increased protection for customers filing COAs. MVLs are sent as First-Class Mail ® items and should always be delivered as addressed based on the ?Or Current Resident? endorsement.

Regardless of the reason, if an address you know is valid but does not validate in our DOTS Address Validation ? US web service, reaching out directly to the USPS can remedy the issue. If you have an address that needs to be added to the USPS database, we recommend that the resident contact the USPS branch directly.

Visit your local Post Office location with acceptable photo ID. Request a free Mover's Guide packet. Fill out the PS Form 3575 found inside the packet, and give it to the retail associate.

In general, a change of address takes seven to 10 business days from the date that you initially registered the change for your home or company. However, depending on the local post offices involved, it might take about two weeks before the post office recognizes this new address.

Fill out and submit PS Form 3575, available at any U.S. Post Office.

Plan ahead. 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.

Sometimes, an address will not validate because the address is marked as "vacant" by the USPS. Additionally, a new address, an unregistered address, or one located within a postal code primarily serviced by PO boxes, would all fail to validate.