Can you put a hold on your mail
Yes, you can put a hold on your mail, also known as a mail hold or mail suspension, for various reasons. Here are some ways to do it:
Online
- Visit the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (usps.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Manage Your Account" section.
- Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
- Confirm your request.
By Phone
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
- Ask to put a hold on your mail for the desired dates.
In Person
- Visit your local post office.
- Inform the postal clerk that you'd like to put a hold on your mail.
- Provide your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
- The clerk will assist you with the process.
Reasons to put a hold on your mail
- Vacation or travel: Hold your mail while you're away to prevent accumulation and potential theft.
- Moving: Hold your mail until you've settled into your new home.
- Construction or renovation: Hold your mail if you're unable to receive it due to construction or renovation work at your address.
- Medical or personal reasons: Hold your mail if you're unable to receive it due to medical or personal reasons.
Note: If you're holding your mail, you'll need to pick it up at your local post office or have it forwarded to a different address.