Does the post office charge to forward mail
Yes, the United States Postal Service (USPS) charges a fee to forward mail. The fee varies depending on the type of mail and the length of time you want the mail to be forwarded.
Here are the current USPS forwarding fees:
- Domestic Forwarding:
- First-Class Mail: $0.65 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- Priority Mail: $0.65 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- Priority Mail Express: $0.65 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- International Forwarding:
- First-Class Mail International: $1.20 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- Priority Mail International: $1.20 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- Priority Mail Express International: $1.20 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- Forwarding for a Specific Period:
- 1 month: $0.65 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- 3 months: $1.95 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- 6 months: $3.90 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
- 12 months: $7.80 per piece (up to 70 pounds)
You can also request a one-time forwarding fee, which is $0.65 per piece (up to 70 pounds).
It's worth noting that the USPS will not forward mail that is:
- Undeliverable as addressed
- Returned to sender
- Not properly addressed
- Not properly packaged
You can request mail forwarding online, by phone, or in person at your local post office.