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Guide to Address Changes

We add and refine to this Guide as we learn more. Last updated on Wednesday, October 22.

Following City Council approval and publication on September 20, 2025, Edmund Boulevard officially changed to Lena Smith Boulevard. We know that address changes for residents come with some inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and collaboration as our neighborhood moves forward with Lena Smith Boulevard—a name that reflects our shared values and history.

 

This Guide is meant to make things easier by outlining what the City of Minneapolis has already taken care of, what you may need to update, and what requires no action at all. This is the most up-to-date version of our Guide and so we are no longer offering paper versions. (New)
 

We are also offering Walk-In Support Sessions at Longfellow Community Council (3101 Minnehaha Avenue):

  • Thursday, October 16, 6–8 p.m.

  • Tuesday, October 21, 6–8 p.m.

  • Wednesday, October 29, 6–8 p.m. (New)

 

What’s Already Been Done


Starting September 20, 2025, staff of the City of Minneapolis already began coordinating with agencies to ensure that essential services continue without interruption. You do not need to contact the following providers:

  • USPS – Mail forwarding will continue automatically for 18 months.

  • Emergency services – Police, Fire, and EMS have updated their databases.

  • City of Minneapolis utilities – Water, sewer, and garbage are already updated.

  • Energy providers – Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy have been notified of changes to service addresses. You may still need to contact these companies regarding contact information for the account. Call Xcel Energy at 800-895-4999. Call CenterPoint at 800-245-2377. (New)

  • Public maps (Google Maps, GPS, and official city maps) will update over time.


Tip: If you receive mail with a yellow forwarding label, it means that the sender hasn’t updated your new address. Keep these envelopes to track who needs a reminder.

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No Action Needed


Some records remain valid and some services continue even without an updated address:

  • Voting: You may use either “Edmund Blvd.” or “Lena Smith Blvd.” for the Nov. 4 election. Same-day registration at the polls can go forward with either address.

  • Passports: These do not list an address, so no update needed.

  • Checks and credit cards: Still valid until you reorder or renew.

  • Car titles, mortgages and deeds: These remain legally valid and do not require applications or fees. The City's readdressing of a property does not affect the legal description of that property or its identification at the County Recorder's Office. Of course, lenders may prefer your updated mailing address.


Updates to Government Records

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Create your own Checklist 
for Other Contacts and Accounts

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These vary by household, but may include:
 

Family & Friends

  • Holiday cards and contact lists

Services & Subscriptions

  • Internet, phone, or home security services

  • Delivery services (Amazon, UPS, FedEx, grocery, or meal services)

  • Streaming services, magazines, or membership​

Education & Care

  • Schools, scholarships, childcare, elder care, medical providers

Financial & Legal

  • Banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, accountants, or insurance providers

  • Retirement or investment accounts

  • Attorneys, legal documents, or other contracts listing your address

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