How long can you have mail forwarded to another address

The length of time you can have mail forwarded to another address varies depending on the postal service and the type of forwarding service you use. Here are some general guidelines:

USPS (United States Postal Service)

• The USPS offers a forwarding service called "Forwarding Service" that allows you to have mail forwarded to another address for up to 12 months.
• You can request a forwarding service online or by visiting a post office.
• The fee for forwarding service is $1.05 per package or $0.65 per piece of mail (up to 15 pieces per month).
• You can also request a "Permanent Forwarding" service, which allows you to have mail forwarded to another address for an indefinite period of time. The fee for permanent forwarding is $20.00 per year.

Canada Post

• Canada Post offers a forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" that allows you to have mail forwarded to another address for up to 12 months.
• You can request mail forwarding online or by visiting a post office.
• The fee for mail forwarding is $1.50 per package or $0.50 per piece of mail (up to 10 pieces per month).

Other countries

• The length of time you can have mail forwarded to another address varies depending on the country and postal service. For example:
  • In the UK, Royal Mail offers a forwarding service called "Mail Redirection" that allows you to have mail forwarded to another address for up to 12 months.
  • In Australia, Australia Post offers a forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" that allows you to have mail forwarded to another address for up to 12 months.
  • In Germany, Deutsche Post offers a forwarding service called "Postfwd" that allows you to have mail forwarded to another address for up to 12 months.

Important notes

• Mail forwarding services may have restrictions or limitations, such as not forwarding certain types of mail (e.g. packages, large envelopes, or items with unusual shapes or sizes).
• Mail forwarding services may also have requirements, such as providing a valid reason for the forwarding (e.g. moving, traveling, or business purposes).
• It's important to check with the postal service and review the terms and conditions of the forwarding service before signing up.