Can i get the post office to hold my mail
Yes, you can request that the post office hold your mail for you. This service is called "Hold Mail" or "Mail Hold" and it's available at most post offices. Here's how it works:
- Contact your local post office: You can visit your local post office or call them to request the Hold Mail service. You can find your local post office by visiting the USPS website and using their "Post Office Locator" tool.
- Provide identification: When you visit the post office, you'll need to provide a valid form of identification, such as a driver's license or passport.
- Fill out a form: The post office will give you a form to fill out, which will ask for your name, address, and the dates you'd like the mail to be held.
- Pay a fee (optional): If you want to hold your mail for an extended period of time (more than 30 days), you'll need to pay a fee. The fee is currently $1 per month, per address.
- Pick up your mail: When you're ready to receive your mail, you can visit the post office and pick it up. You'll need to bring a valid form of identification and sign for your mail.
Some things to keep in mind:
- You can only hold your mail for a maximum of 30 days without paying a fee.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period of time, you'll need to pay the fee each month.
- You can't hold mail for someone else, unless you have power of attorney or are authorized to act on their behalf.
- If you're going to be away for an extended period of time, you may want to consider using a mail forwarding service instead of holding your mail.
It's also worth noting that the Hold Mail service is only available for residential addresses, not for businesses. If you're a business owner, you may want to consider using a mail forwarding service instead.