Canada post hold mail business

Canada Post offers a Hold Mail service that allows you to temporarily hold your mail at a post office or have it forwarded to a different address. Here are the details:

Hold Mail Service

• You can request to hold your mail at a post office for a maximum of 30 days.
• You can choose to hold your mail at a post office near your home or at a post office near your destination.
• You can request to hold your mail online or by phone.

How to Request Hold Mail Service

1. Go to the Canada Post website and sign in to your account.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts to request the service.
3. Enter your mailing address and the dates you want to hold your mail.
4. Choose the post office where you want to hold your mail.
5. Confirm your request and pay any applicable fees.

Fees

• The fee for Hold Mail service is $1.50 per day, with a maximum fee of $45.00 for 30 days.
• You can pay the fee online or at a post office.

What Happens to Your Mail

• When you request Hold Mail service, Canada Post will hold your mail at the designated post office for the specified period.
• During this time, your mail will not be delivered to your home.
• You can pick up your mail at the post office during business hours.
• If you need to extend the hold period, you can request an extension online or by phone.

Tips and Reminders

• Make sure to request Hold Mail service at least 3 business days before you want to start holding your mail.
• If you're going to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider forwarding your mail instead of holding it.
• If you're holding your mail at a post office, make sure to pick it up before the hold period expires to avoid additional fees.