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:
- Are away from home for an extended period and want to receive mail and packages at a temporary address.
- Have a business or online store and want to receive packages at a different location.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Mail Forwarding with Package Insurance: This service provides additional insurance coverage for packages up to $100.
How to Set Up Mail Forwarding:
- Go to the Canada Post website and fill out the Mail Forwarding application form.
- Choose the type of mail forwarding service you want (General, Package, or Mail Forwarding with Package Insurance).
- Provide your name, address, and contact information.
- Specify the length of time you want the service to run (up to 12 months).
- Pay the applicable fee (see below).
Fees:
- General Mail Forwarding: $20 per year (plus $1 per package)
- Package Forwarding: $20 per year (plus $1 per package)
- Mail Forwarding with Package Insurance: $30 per year (plus $1 per package)
Important Notes:
- Mail forwarding services are only available for individuals and businesses with a valid Canadian address.
- You must provide a valid credit card or debit card to set up the service.
- Mail forwarding services are subject to Canada Post's terms and conditions.
- 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.