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

  1. Visit the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (usps.com) and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Manage Your Account" section.
  3. Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
  4. Confirm your request.

By Phone

  1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
  2. Follow the prompts to speak with a representative.
  3. Ask to put a hold on your mail for the desired dates.

In Person

  1. Visit your local post office.
  2. Inform the postal clerk that you'd like to put a hold on your mail.
  3. Provide your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
  4. The clerk will assist you with the process.

Reasons to put a hold on your mail

  1. Vacation or travel: Hold your mail while you're away to prevent accumulation and potential theft.
  2. Moving: Hold your mail until you've settled into your new home.
  3. Construction or renovation: Hold your mail if you're unable to receive it due to construction or renovation work at your address.
  4. 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.