General delivery mailing address
A "General Delivery" mailing address is a special type of address that allows you to receive mail and packages at a post office or postal facility without having a specific street address. Here's how it works:
What is General Delivery?
General Delivery is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to receive mail and packages at a post office or postal facility without having a specific street address. This service is useful for people who are traveling, don't have a fixed address, or need to receive mail at a temporary location.
How to use General Delivery
To use General Delivery, you'll need to follow these steps:
- Find a participating post office: Not all post offices offer General Delivery, so you'll need to find one that does. You can search online for "General Delivery [city/state]" or check the USPS website for a list of participating post offices.
- Use the correct address format: The General Delivery address format is: "General Delivery, [City, State, ZIP Code]" (e.g., "General Delivery, New York, NY 10001").
- Send mail to the General Delivery address: When sending mail to someone using General Delivery, use the correct address format and make sure to include the recipient's name and any relevant information (e.g., "John Doe, General Delivery, New York, NY 10001").
- Pick up your mail: The recipient can pick up their mail at the participating post office during business hours.
Important notes
- General Delivery is only available at participating post offices, so not all post offices offer this service.
- Mail and packages sent to General Delivery are typically held for 30 days before being returned to the sender.
- Some post offices may have specific rules or restrictions for using General Delivery, so it's a good idea to check with the post office before sending mail.
I hope that helps!