The U.S. Postal Service is sending a free "Welcome Kit" to all Americans who move.
The kits are customized with local community information, and have money-saving tips for movers as well as coupons from national companies.To receive the kit, all you have to do is fill out a change of address card and return it to your post office.
The Postal Service recommends that you complete and mail the change of address form (or fill out the Internet form) 30 days before you move. The Internet form is at (http://www.usps.gov/moversnet).
The kit includes:
- An official Postal Service change of address confirmation letter, so you'll know that your mail will be delivered to your new address.
- Information on where to register your car and obtain a driver's license, including the phone number of the state motor vehicle facility nearest you.
- Voter registration information, including the phone number of the local voter registrar.
- Internal Revenue Service procedures for filing a new address to receive tax return forms and/or refunds expeditiously.
- An "important telephone numbers reference page" that lists local phone numbers for post offices, libraries, emergency services and major government agencies.
- A coupon book with tips for saving money on common home-related expenses.
- Money-saving coupons from national advertisers.
The Welcome Kit will be among the first pieces of mail you'll receive at your new address.
Another helpful brochure is the Mover's Guide, which you can pick up at your local post office. It includes the change of address card and lists tips on controlling move-related expenses. It also has money-saving coupons.