How does canadapost hold mail work

Canada Post's Hold Mail service allows you to temporarily hold your mail at a post office or a mail carrier's location while you're away from your address. Here's how it works:

How to request Hold Mail:

1. Go to the Canada Post website and sign in to your account.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" and select the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
3. Choose the post office or mail carrier's location where you'd like to hold your mail.
4. Confirm your request and pay any applicable fees (more on fees below).

How Hold Mail works:

1. Canada Post will hold your mail at the designated post office or mail carrier's location for the specified dates.
2. Your mail will be kept in a secure location and will not be delivered to your address during the hold period.
3. You can pick up your held mail at the designated post office or mail carrier's location during business hours.
4. If you're unable to pick up your mail, you can arrange for it to be forwarded to a different address.

Fees:

• The fee for Hold Mail is $1.50 per day, with a minimum fee of $3.00.
• There is a maximum fee of $30.00 per month.
• You can also request to hold your mail for a specific period, such as a week or a month, and the fee will be calculated accordingly.

Tips and Considerations:

• You can request Hold Mail up to 30 days in advance.
• You can only hold mail for a maximum of 30 days at a time.
• If you're holding mail for an extended period, you may need to provide proof of identity and address.
• If you're holding mail for a business, you may need to provide additional documentation.
• Hold Mail is not available for PO boxes or rural routes.
• If you're holding mail for a vacation home or a second property, you may need to provide additional documentation.

Alternative options:

• If you're going to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider using a mail forwarding service or a trusted neighbor or friend to collect your mail.
• You can also consider using a mail scanning service, which will scan and email your mail to you while you're away.