Apo hold mail

APO (Army Post Office) Hold Mail!

If you're a military personnel or a family member, you might be familiar with the process of holding mail at an APO (Army Post Office) or a similar facility. Here's a brief overview:

What is APO Hold Mail?

APO Hold Mail is a service provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows military personnel and their families to hold their mail at a designated APO facility while they are away from their permanent address. This service is available for both domestic and international mail.

Why would I want to hold my mail?

There are several reasons why you might want to hold your mail at an APO facility:

  1. Temporary relocation: If you're moving to a new duty station or deploying, you might not want to forward your mail to your new location until you're settled.
  2. Security concerns: In some cases, military personnel may not want to receive mail at their duty station or home address for security reasons.
  3. Convenience: Holding your mail at an APO facility can be more convenient than forwarding it to a new address or having it delivered to a temporary address.

How do I hold my mail at an APO facility?

To hold your mail at an APO facility, you'll need to follow these steps:

  1. Contact the APO facility: Reach out to the APO facility nearest to your current location and inform them that you'd like to hold your mail. You can find a list of APO facilities on the USPS website.
  2. Provide identification: You'll need to provide identification, such as your military ID or a copy of your orders, to verify your identity.
  3. Fill out a form: The APO facility will provide you with a form to fill out, which will require your name, address, and the type of mail you'd like to hold.
  4. Mail will be held: Once the form is completed, the APO facility will hold your mail until you're ready to have it forwarded to your new address or until you pick it up in person.

What types of mail can I hold?

You can hold most types of mail, including:

However, some types of mail may not be eligible for holding, such as:

How long can I hold my mail?

The length of time you can hold your mail at an APO facility varies depending on the facility and the type of mail. Typically, you can hold your mail for up to 30 days, but this can be extended in some cases.

What happens to my held mail?

Once you're ready to have your held mail forwarded to your new address or pick it up in person, you'll need to contact the APO facility to arrange for the mail to be released. The facility will then forward your mail to your new address or make it available for pickup.