Hold mail at usps
The convenience of holding your mail at the USPS!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a service called "Hold Mail" that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away. Here's how it works:
Why hold your mail?
- Going out of town for an extended period and don't want to accumulate mail.
- Moving to a new address and need to receive mail at your current address for a short time.
- Taking a vacation and don't want to worry about mail piling up.
- Need to receive important documents or packages while you're away.
How to hold your mail at USPS:
- Online: Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts to schedule your hold.
- Phone: Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777 and ask to hold your mail.
- In-person: Visit your local post office and speak with a postal employee. They'll be happy to help you set up a hold on your mail.
What to expect:
- Your mail will be held at the post office for the duration of the hold period you specify (up to 30 days).
- You'll receive a confirmation email or letter from USPS once your hold is set up.
- If you need to extend your hold, you can do so online or by contacting your local post office.
- When you're ready to receive your mail again, simply cancel the hold online or by contacting your local post office.
Tips:
- Make sure to set up your hold at least one business day before you want it to take effect.
- If you have a PO box, you can also hold your mail at the post office.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period, consider setting up a mail forwarding service to receive your mail at a different address.
By holding your mail at USPS, you can enjoy a worry-free vacation or temporary absence from your home address.