Can my mail be 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 it works:
- Contact your local post office: You can visit your local post office or call them to request to have your mail held. You'll need to provide your name, address, and the dates you'd like your mail to be held.
- Fill out a form: The post office will provide you with a form to fill out, which will ask for your name, address, and the dates you'd like your mail to be held.
- Sign the form: Once you've completed the form, sign it and return it to the post office.
- Mail will be held: The post office will hold your mail at their facility until you return and request that it be delivered to you.
There are a few things to keep in mind:
- You can hold your mail for up to 30 days.
- You can only hold your mail for a maximum of 30 days at a time. If you need to hold your mail for a longer period, you'll need to contact the post office again to request an extension.
- You can't hold your mail if you have a PO box. PO boxes are only available for pickup by the box holder.
- If you have a forwarding address set up, your mail will be forwarded to that address instead of being held at the post office.
It's a good idea to plan ahead and request to have your mail held at least a week before you leave, so that the post office has time to process your request.
You can also use the USPS website to request to have your mail held. Simply log in to your account, click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts to request the service.