Does it cost to hold mail

In the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a service called "Hold Mail" or "Mail Hold" that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away. The cost of holding mail varies depending on the length of time you want to hold your mail and the type of mail you're holding.

Here are the current rates for holding mail in the United States:

Standard Hold Mail Service

• Up to 30 days: Free
• 31-60 days: $2.00
• 61-90 days: $4.00
• 91-120 days: $6.00

Priority Hold Mail Service

• Up to 30 days: $1.00
• 31-60 days: $2.00
• 61-90 days: $4.00
• 91-120 days: $6.00

Additional Fees

• If you want to hold mail for more than 120 days, you'll need to pay an additional $6.00 per 30-day period.
• If you want to hold mail for a specific period of time (e.g., 45 days), you'll need to pay the rate for the next highest increment (e.g., 60 days).

To request hold mail service, you can:

1. Go to the USPS website and fill out the online Hold Mail form.
2. Visit your local post office and complete a Hold Mail form in person.
3. Call the USPS customer service number at 1-800-275-8777 and request hold mail service over the phone.

Keep in mind that hold mail service only applies to mail that is delivered to your address, and it does not affect packages or mail that is sent to a post office box.