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:

  1. First-Class Mail (letters, postcards, and bills)
  2. Priority Mail
  3. Priority Mail Express
  4. Periodicals (newspapers, magazines, and catalogs)
  5. Package Services (packages and parcels)

What's not forwarded: USPS does not forward all types of mail, including:

  1. Mail that is not addressed to the customer (e.g., bills or packages sent to someone else at the old address)
  2. Mail that is not properly addressed or lacks sufficient postage
  3. Mail that is returned to sender due to non-deliverable or undeliverable addresses
  4. Mail that is sent to a post office box (PO Box) that has been closed or is no longer valid
  5. Mail that is sent to a customer who has opted out of forwarding (e.g., by submitting a "stop forwarding" request)

Tips and reminders:

  1. Update your address with USPS, your bank, credit card company, and other relevant parties to ensure that your mail is forwarded correctly.
  2. Keep your forwarding address active for at least 12 months to ensure that all mail is forwarded to your new address.
  3. If you're moving internationally, you may need to use a different forwarding service, such as a mail forwarding company.
  4. If you're experiencing issues with mail not being forwarded, contact USPS customer service for assistance.