Am i legally entitled to a mail box

In the United States, the right to have a mailbox is not explicitly guaranteed by law. However, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has a long-standing policy of providing mailboxes to residential and business customers.

According to the USPS's Domestic Mail Manual, "The Postal Service will provide a mailbox or mail receptacle to each customer who requests one." (Source: USPS Domestic Mail Manual, Section 604.1.0)

In general, you are entitled to a mailbox if you:

  1. Are a residential customer: The USPS typically provides a mailbox to each residential customer who requests one.
  2. Are a business customer: The USPS may provide a mailbox to a business customer, but this is not always the case. Businesses may need to rent a mailbox or use a private mailbox service.
  3. Are a rural customer: The USPS provides mailboxes to rural customers, including those living in rural areas without street addresses.

However, there are some exceptions and limitations:

  1. Limited availability: In some areas, the USPS may not have the resources to provide mailboxes to every customer who requests one.
  2. Private mailboxes: Some private companies offer mailbox services, which may be an alternative to a USPS-provided mailbox.
  3. Special circumstances: The USPS may not provide a mailbox in certain situations, such as:
    • If you are a transient or temporary resident.
    • If you are a customer who receives a high volume of mail or packages that cannot be accommodated by a standard mailbox.
    • If you are a customer who has a history of mail theft or abuse.

If you are having trouble getting a mailbox from the USPS, you may want to contact your local post office or the USPS's customer service department to discuss your options.