Canada post moving mail forwarding
Canada Post offers a mail forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" or "Forwarding Mail" that allows you to receive mail and packages at a temporary address while you're away from your primary residence. Here are the details:
How it works:
- You sign up for the Mail Forwarding service online or by phone.
- You provide Canada Post with your temporary address and the address you want your mail forwarded to.
- Canada Post will forward your mail and packages to your temporary address for a set period (up to 12 months).
- You can choose to have your mail forwarded to your temporary address, or you can have it held at a local post office for pickup.
Benefits:
- Convenience: Receive your mail and packages at a temporary address, even if you're not physically there.
- Security: Your mail and packages are stored securely at a Canada Post facility until you're ready to receive them.
- Flexibility: Choose how long you want to use the service, up to 12 months.
- Cost-effective: You only pay for the mail forwarding service when you need it.
Fees:
- Initial setup fee: $25 (waived if you sign up online)
- Monthly fee: $15 (plus taxes)
- Per-piece fee: $1.50 (plus taxes) for each piece of mail forwarded (e.g., letter, package, etc.)
What's included:
- Mail forwarding: Canada Post will forward your mail and packages to your temporary address.
- Package handling: Canada Post will handle and store your packages securely until you're ready to receive them.
- Tracking: You can track your mail and packages online or through the Canada Post mobile app.
What's not included:
- Mail that requires signature upon delivery (e.g., packages with a signature requirement).
- Mail that is too large or heavy for Canada Post's forwarding service (e.g., large furniture, heavy machinery).
- Mail that is perishable or requires special handling (e.g., food, medicine, live animals).
How to sign up:
- Visit the Canada Post website (www.canadapost.ca) and click on "Mail Forwarding" under the "Services" tab.
- Fill out the online application form and provide the required information.
- Pay the initial setup fee and any applicable monthly fees.
Contact Canada Post:
Phone: 1-866-607-6301 (toll-free) Email: [email protected] Website: www.canadapost.ca
Remember to review the terms and conditions of the Mail Forwarding service before signing up to ensure it meets your needs.