With all the hassles of moving, the last thing you want to do is waste time.

If you're moving, you'll need to let the United States Postal Service know the address you'd like to have your mail forwarded to. And if you've moved in the past, you probably remember that the Postal Service offers the Mover's Guide, a booklet with special offers, moving tips and the critical change-of-address form. MoversNet is an expanded Internet version of that hardcopy guide.

You can find the change of address form on the Web site, rather than going to the post office to pick one up. But there are still some limits on the interactivity of the site since you must print out the form, sign it and give it to your letter carrier; take it to the post office to drop it off; or mail it in. Still, you could avoid standing in line filling out a form. You can also use the site to answer your questions about receiving mail at your new address and find tips on moving which cover everything from packing your television to moving with animals and kids.

• Change of address form: If you print this form out, it will save you the time of going to the post office to pick one up.
• FAQ: Questions and answers about receiving mail at your new address.
• Post office locator: Find the address of the nearest post office.

--By Kelly Kroll
June 16, 1999

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