Australia cost hold mail
In Australia, you can hold your mail for a period of time while you're away from your address. Here are the details:
Australia Post's Hold Mail Service
Australia Post offers a Hold Mail service that allows you to hold your mail for up to 3 months. This service is available for a fee, which varies depending on the length of time you want to hold your mail.
How to use the Hold Mail Service
To use the Hold Mail service, you'll need to:
- Log in to your Australia Post account online or visit a post office.
- Fill out a Hold Mail request form.
- Specify the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 3 months).
- Pay the applicable fee (see below).
Fees for Hold Mail Service
The fees for the Hold Mail service are as follows:
- 1 week: $4.50
- 2 weeks: $9.00
- 3 weeks: $13.50
- 1 month: $22.50
- 2 months: $45.00
- 3 months: $67.50
What happens to your mail while it's being held
While your mail is being held, it will be stored at a secure facility. You can collect your mail at any time during the holding period, or you can have it forwarded to a new address.
Tips and reminders
- You can only hold mail for a maximum of 3 months.
- If you're holding mail for an extended period, you may need to provide proof of identity and address.
- If you're holding mail for a business, you'll need to provide a business name and ABN (Australian Business Number).
- If you're holding mail for a rental property, you'll need to provide the property owner's consent.
Alternative options
If you don't want to use the Hold Mail service, you can consider alternative options, such as:
- Asking a trusted neighbor or friend to collect your mail.
- Using a mail forwarding service.
- Cancelling your mail delivery and collecting your mail at a post office.