Does usps forward all mail
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has a process for forwarding mail, but it's not a guarantee that all mail will be forwarded. Here's what you need to know:
Forwarding Mail: USPS offers a forwarding service for mail and packages that are addressed to a customer who has moved to a new address. This service is designed to help ensure that mail and packages are delivered to the correct address, even if the customer has changed their address.
How it works: When a customer moves to a new address, they can submit a change of address form to USPS, which will forward their mail to the new address for a period of 12 months. During this time, USPS will forward most types of mail, including:
- First-Class Mail (letters, postcards, and bills)
- Priority Mail
- Priority Mail Express
- Periodicals (newspapers, magazines, and catalogs)
- Package Services (packages and parcels)
What's not forwarded: USPS does not forward all types of mail, including:
- Mail that is not addressed to the customer (e.g., bills or packages sent to someone else at the old address)
- Mail that is not properly addressed or lacks sufficient postage
- Mail that is returned to sender due to non-deliverable or undeliverable addresses
- Mail that is sent to a post office box (PO Box) that has been closed or is no longer valid
- Mail that is sent to a customer who has opted out of forwarding (e.g., by submitting a "stop forwarding" request)
Tips and reminders:
- Update your address with USPS, your bank, credit card company, and other relevant parties to ensure that your mail is forwarded correctly.
- Keep your forwarding address active for at least 12 months to ensure that all mail is forwarded to your new address.
- If you're moving internationally, you may need to use a different forwarding service, such as a mail forwarding company.
- If you're experiencing issues with mail not being forwarded, contact USPS customer service for assistance.