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Review a USPS prohibitory order before changing address

Section 9.1.8 of the USPS Domestic Mail Manual sets out the address-change procedure for an existing prohibitory order. Under it, you notify the mailer by Certified Mail with return receipt. Ordinary mail forwarding is a separate service and does not carry out this step.

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Update the order for the new address

  1. Find your order record and confirm which mailer it names.
  2. Note the date your new address takes effect.
  3. Read the current text of section 9.1.8 for the exact notice requirements.
  4. Send the notice by Certified Mail with return receipt requested. Retain a copy of the actual notification, as well as the mailing record and return receipt, with your original order.
  5. If anything in 9.1.8 is unclear for your case, ask USPS before relying on the order at the new address.

If you are also on the listing

For enforcement at the new address, section 9.1.8 calls for both the notification copy and return receipt. The notice must identify the new address and your wish to continue the order there. Read that section before sending it so your record contains what USPS requires.

The separate sexually oriented advertising listing follows section 10.2 and needs a new Form 1500 after a move. Updating a mailer-specific order does not update that listing.

Private move worksheet

Example for your own use. Replace the bracketed details and review what you share.

Order record located: [yes / no] Mailer named in order: [name] New address effective date: [date] Section 9.1.8 checked on: [date] Certified Mail notice sent on: [date] Copy of notification retained: [yes / no] Return receipt kept: [yes / no] Also on sexually oriented ad listing: [yes / no] Question for USPS: [text]

Set a date for the notice

Write on the worksheet the date you plan to send the Certified Mail notice, based on your move date. Keep that page with the order record and the receipts.

Official source

Review a sexually oriented advertising listing after a moveUnderstand the two choices on USPS Form 1500Prepare the mailpiece for a USPS prohibitory-order applicationReport mail that may violate an existing prohibitory orderMailing-list programsAll practical mail guides

Choose the route that matches the mailing

Use the official route described in this guide for this kind of mail. For a separate ordinary advertisement, Junk Mail Magic can help prepare a sender-specific removal request.

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