Can i have my mail held at the post office
Yes, you can have your mail held at the post office. This service is called "Hold Mail" or "Mail Hold" and it allows you to temporarily suspend delivery of your mail to your home or office while you're away.
Here's how to request mail hold:
- Contact your local post office: You can visit your local post office or call them to request mail hold. You can find your local post office by visiting the USPS website and using their "Post Office Locator" tool.
- Provide identification: You'll need to provide identification to prove that you're the authorized person to request mail hold. This can be a driver's license, passport, or other government-issued ID.
- Specify the dates: Let the post office know the dates you'd like to have your mail held. You can specify a specific date range or a specific number of days.
- Confirm the hold: The post office will confirm the hold and let you know that your mail will be held at the post office until you return.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Mail hold is usually available for a maximum of 30 days.
- You can request mail hold online through the USPS website, but you'll need to provide a valid email address and password to access your account.
- If you're going to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider having your mail forwarded to a different address instead of held.
- If you have a PO box, you can have your mail held at the post office and then pick it up when you return.
It's also worth noting that mail hold is not the same as mail forwarding. Mail forwarding is a service that allows you to have your mail sent to a different address, whereas mail hold is a service that holds your mail at the post office until you return.