Canada postal service mail forwarding

The Canada Post mail forwarding service allows you to receive mail and packages at a forwarding address, which can be different from your actual address. This service is useful for individuals who:

  1. Are away from home for an extended period and want to receive mail and packages at a temporary address.
  2. Have a business or online store and want to receive packages at a different location.
  3. Are moving to a new address and want to receive mail and packages at an old address until they can update their address with senders.
  4. Are living abroad and want to receive mail and packages at a Canadian address.

Here are the details of Canada Post's mail forwarding service:

Types of Mail Forwarding:

  1. General Mail Forwarding: This service allows you to receive mail and packages at a forwarding address. You can choose to receive mail and packages at a specific address, or have them held at a post office for pickup.
  2. Package Forwarding: This service is specifically designed for online shoppers who want to receive packages at a different address. You can have packages held at a post office for pickup or have them forwarded to another address.
  3. Mail Forwarding with Package Insurance: This service provides additional insurance coverage for packages up to $100.

How to Set Up Mail Forwarding:

  1. Go to the Canada Post website and fill out the Mail Forwarding application form.
  2. Choose the type of mail forwarding service you want (General, Package, or Mail Forwarding with Package Insurance).
  3. Provide your name, address, and contact information.
  4. Specify the length of time you want the service to run (up to 12 months).
  5. Pay the applicable fee (see below).

Fees:

  1. General Mail Forwarding: $20 per year (plus $1 per package)
  2. Package Forwarding: $20 per year (plus $1 per package)
  3. Mail Forwarding with Package Insurance: $30 per year (plus $1 per package)

Important Notes:

  1. Mail forwarding services are only available for individuals and businesses with a valid Canadian address.
  2. You must provide a valid credit card or debit card to set up the service.
  3. Mail forwarding services are subject to Canada Post's terms and conditions.
  4. You can cancel your mail forwarding service at any time, but you must do so in writing.

To set up Canada Post's mail forwarding service, visit their website or visit a local post office.