How do you stop mail from being delivered
There are a few ways to stop mail from being delivered to your address:
- USPS Hold Mail: You can request that the United States Postal Service (USPS) hold your mail for a specific period of time or until you return. You can do this online or by visiting your local post office. There is a fee for this service, which varies depending on the length of time you want to hold your mail.
- USPS Stop Mail Delivery: You can also request that the USPS stop delivering mail to your address altogether. This is usually done when you're going to be away for an extended period and don't want to receive any mail. You'll need to fill out a form and provide a forwarding address if you want the mail to be sent to a different location.
- Contact Your Local Post Office: You can also contact your local post office and ask them to stop delivering mail to your address. They may require you to fill out a form or provide a reason for why you want to stop receiving mail.
- Notify Your Mail Carrier: If you have a regular mail carrier, you can also ask them to stop delivering mail to your address. They may be able to accommodate your request and stop delivering mail to your address.
It's worth noting that stopping mail delivery may not always be possible, especially if you have a package delivery service like UPS or FedEx. In those cases, you may need to contact the delivery company directly to request that they stop delivering packages to your address.
Here are some additional tips:
- If you're going to be away for an extended period, it's a good idea to notify your bank, credit card company, and other relevant parties so they don't send you any important documents or statements.
- If you're trying to stop mail delivery due to a move, you'll need to update your address with the USPS and any other relevant parties.
- If you're trying to stop mail delivery due to a security concern, you may want to consider installing a mailbox lock or using a secure mailbox.
I hope that helps!