It works exactly as intended, but in 2024, the convenience of the digital option far outweighs the savings of the paper one.

Whether you print the form or pick it up, the information required is the same.

I downloaded the form directly from the USPS website (it’s a standard PDF). I filled it out by hand—which felt oddly nostalgic—and dropped it off at my local post office counter.

No. The Change of Address only forwards mail. You must separately notify banks, subscriptions, and the DMV.

Handing the form to a clerk usually results in them handing you a receipt or confirming submission. For those who distrust digital confirmations, this physical hand-off offers peace of mind.