How long can you forward mail to another address

The length of time you can forward mail to another address depends on the type of forwarding service you use and the policies of the postal service in your country. Here are some general guidelines:

USPS (United States Postal Service) Forwarding:

• The USPS offers a forwarding service called "Forward Mail" that allows you to forward mail to another address for up to 12 months.
• You can request a forwarding period of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months.
• If you need to forward mail for a longer period, you can renew your forwarding service for an additional 12 months.
• The USPS will hold mail for up to 30 days before returning it to the sender if you don't request forwarding.

Canada Post Forwarding:

• Canada Post offers a forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" that allows you to forward mail to another address for up to 12 months.
• You can request a forwarding period of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months.
• If you need to forward mail for a longer period, you can renew your forwarding service for an additional 12 months.
• Canada Post will hold mail for up to 30 days before returning it to the sender if you don't request forwarding.

Other Countries:

• The length of time you can forward mail to another address varies depending on the postal service in your country.
• In the UK, for example, Royal Mail offers a forwarding service called "Mail Redirection" that allows you to forward mail to another address for up to 12 months.
• In Australia, Australia Post offers a forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" that allows you to forward mail to another address for up to 12 months.

Private Mail Forwarding Services:

• Private mail forwarding services, such as those offered by companies like EarthClassMail or Mailbox Forwarding, may offer longer forwarding periods, often up to 24 months or more.
• These services typically charge a monthly or annual fee for their services.

It's important to note that forwarding mail to another address may not always be possible, especially if the sender has already returned the mail to the sender's address or if the mail is undeliverable.