Can i do a permanent mail forward

The convenience of having your mail forwarded to a single location!

Yes, you can set up a permanent mail forwarding service with the United States Postal Service (USPS). This service is called "General Delivery" or "General Delivery Mail Forwarding." Here's how it works:

How it works:

  1. You need to provide a valid government-issued ID (e.g., driver's license, passport) and proof of address (e.g., utility bill, lease agreement) to the USPS.
  2. You'll need to specify the city and state where you want your mail forwarded to. This can be a post office or a mail forwarding service.
  3. The USPS will hold your mail at the specified location for a period of time (usually 30 days).
  4. You can then pick up your mail at the designated post office or have it forwarded to another address.

Benefits:

  1. Convenience: You can receive mail at a single location, even if you're traveling or living abroad.
  2. Security: Your mail is held securely at the post office until you pick it up or have it forwarded.
  3. Flexibility: You can change your forwarding address or cancel the service at any time.

Limitations:

  1. Limited to domestic mail: General Delivery only applies to mail sent within the United States.
  2. No package delivery: General Delivery is only for letters, flats, and packages weighing less than 13 ounces.
  3. No forwarding of registered or certified mail: These types of mail require a signature upon delivery and cannot be forwarded.
  4. Limited to 30 days: Mail held at the post office will be returned to sender if not picked up or forwarded within 30 days.

How to set up a permanent mail forwarding service:

  1. Visit the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Mail & Ship" > "Mail Forwarding" > "General Delivery."
  2. Fill out the online application form, providing the required information (ID, proof of address, and forwarding address).
  3. Print and sign the application form.
  4. Take the completed form to your local post office and provide the required ID and proof of address.
  5. The post office will process your application and set up your General Delivery account.

Remember to keep your ID and proof of address up to date to ensure uninterrupted mail forwarding service.