Can you deliver mail to a post office

In most cases, you cannot deliver mail directly to a post office. Here's why:

  1. Post offices are not residential addresses: Post offices are businesses, not residential addresses, so they don't have a mailbox or a specific address where mail can be delivered.
  2. Mail is sorted and processed at post offices: Post offices are where mail is sorted, processed, and distributed to other locations. They're not a destination for mail delivery.
  3. Mail is delivered to post office boxes: If you have a post office box (PO box), your mail will be delivered to the post office, but it will be stored in a secure area for you to pick up.

However, there are some exceptions:

  1. Some post offices have a "drop-off" area: Some post offices may have a designated area where you can drop off packages or mail for pickup or delivery. This is usually marked as a "drop-off" or "package pickup" area.
  2. Special arrangements for businesses or organizations: In some cases, a post office may make special arrangements with businesses or organizations to receive mail or packages at the post office. This is usually done for businesses that don't have a physical address or for organizations that need to receive mail at a specific location.

In summary, while you can't deliver mail directly to a post office, there may be specific circumstances where you can drop off mail or packages at a post office or make arrangements for mail to be received at a post office.