Hold mail usps postal service
The convenience of holding your mail!
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 forward your mail.
- Taking a break from mail delivery due to vacation, business trip, or other reasons.
How to hold your mail with USPS:
- Online: Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts.
- Phone: Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777 (1-800-ASK-USPS) and ask to hold your mail.
- In-person: Visit your local post office and ask to hold your mail.
What you need to know:
- You can hold your mail for up to 30 days.
- You can request to hold your mail for a specific date range or until a specific date.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period, you may need to provide a forwarding address.
- You can also request to have your mail forwarded to a different address.
- If you're holding your mail and then decide to cancel, you'll need to contact USPS at least 3 business days before your hold period ends.
Tips:
- Make sure to update your address with your bank, credit card company, and other relevant parties to avoid any issues with mail delivery.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period, consider setting up a mail forwarding service to ensure you receive important mail and packages.
- If you're going to be away for an extended period, consider using a mail collection box or a trusted neighbor to collect your mail.
By holding your mail with USPS, you can enjoy a worry-free break from mail delivery and come back to a tidy mailbox when you return!