Hold usps mail

You're looking to hold or delay the delivery of a USPS mailpiece. Here are your options:

Online Hold or Delay

  1. Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account.
  2. Click on "Manage Your Account" and then "Hold or Delay Mail."
  3. Enter the tracking number or the recipient's name and address.
  4. Select the reason for holding or delaying the mail (e.g., "Hold for pickup" or "Delay delivery").
  5. Choose the hold or delay duration (e.g., 1 day, 3 days, or until a specific date).
  6. Confirm your changes.

Phone Hold or Delay

  1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
  2. Provide the tracking number or the recipient's name and address.
  3. Inform the representative that you'd like to hold or delay the mail.
  4. Provide the reason for holding or delaying the mail.
  5. Follow the representative's instructions to complete the hold or delay.

In-Person Hold or Delay

  1. Visit your local post office.
  2. Provide the tracking number or the recipient's name and address to the postal clerk.
  3. Inform the clerk that you'd like to hold or delay the mail.
  4. Provide the reason for holding or delaying the mail.
  5. Follow the clerk's instructions to complete the hold or delay.

Please note that some holds or delays may require additional documentation or fees. It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or the USPS website for specific requirements and restrictions.