How do you stop your mail while on vacation

There are a few ways to stop your mail while on vacation:

1. USPS Hold Mail: You can request the United States Postal Service (USPS) to hold your mail while you're away. To do this, you can:
   • Go to the USPS website and fill out the "Hold Mail" form.
   • Contact your local post office and ask them to hold your mail.
   • Use the USPS Mobile App to request mail hold.
2. USPS Forward Mail: If you want to receive your mail at a different address while you're away, you can forward it to that address. To do this:
   • Go to the USPS website and fill out the "Forward Mail" form.
   • Contact your local post office and ask them to forward your mail.
3. Local Post Office: You can also visit your local post office in person and ask them to hold or forward your mail. They may require some identification and proof of your vacation plans.
4. Online Services: Some online services, such as Mail Forwarding Services or Vacation Mail Hold, can help you manage your mail while you're away. These services may offer additional features, such as package forwarding and mail scanning.
5. Notify Your Bank and Credit Card Companies: It's a good idea to notify your bank and credit card companies of your travel plans, so they don't flag your transactions as suspicious.

Remember to request mail hold or forwarding at least 7-10 days before your departure date to ensure your mail is held or forwarded correctly.

It's also a good idea to:

• Unplug your mailboxes and newspaper subscriptions to prevent accumulation of mail and newspapers.
• Inform your neighbors or house-sitters of your mail hold or forwarding arrangements, in case they need to access your mail.
• Keep a record of your mail hold or forwarding requests, in case you need to cancel or modify them.

By taking these steps, you can ensure that your mail is safely held or forwarded while you're away on vacation.