Hold mail usps dates
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a "Hold Mail" service that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away. Here are the details:
How to Hold Mail:
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
- Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
- Confirm your request and print a confirmation page.
Hold Mail Dates:
You can hold your mail for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 30 days. The hold period starts on the date you request and ends on the date you specify.
What Happens to Your Mail:
When you request to hold your mail, USPS will:
- Stop delivering mail to your address during the specified hold period.
- Hold your mail at the local post office for pickup or delivery to a designated address.
- Return undeliverable mail to the sender.
Pickup Options:
You can choose one of the following pickup options:
- Pickup at the Post Office: Go to the local post office during business hours to collect your held mail.
- Delivery to a Designated Address: Have your held mail delivered to a friend, family member, or neighbor's address.
- Forward to a New Address: Have your held mail forwarded to a new address.
Fees:
There is no fee to hold your mail, but if you choose to have it forwarded to a new address, you'll need to pay the applicable forwarding fee.
Important Notes:
- You can only hold mail for a maximum of 30 days.
- If you need to hold your mail for an extended period, you'll need to request a new hold period.
- If you're holding mail for a vacation or business trip, consider setting up mail forwarding to ensure you receive important mail and packages.
By holding your mail, you can ensure that your mail is safe and secure while you're away, and you can pick it up or have it forwarded to a new address when you return.