How long can you put your mail on hold

The length of time you can put your mail on hold, also known as mail forwarding or mail hold, varies depending on the postal service and the type of hold you request. Here are some general guidelines:

USPS (United States Postal Service)

• You can put your mail on hold for up to 30 days with the USPS's "Hold Mail" service. This is free of charge.
• If you need to hold your mail for a longer period, you can request a "Forward Mail" service, which allows you to redirect your mail to a new address for up to 12 months. There is a fee for this service, which varies depending on the length of time you need the service.

Canada Post

• You can put your mail on hold for up to 30 days with Canada Post's "Hold Mail" service. This is free of charge.
• If you need to hold your mail for a longer period, you can request a "Forward Mail" service, which allows you to redirect your mail to a new address for up to 6 months. There is a fee for this service, which varies depending on the length of time you need the service.

Other countries

• The length of time you can put your mail on hold varies depending on the postal service in your country. For example:
  • In the UK, you can put your mail on hold for up to 3 months with Royal Mail's "Hold Mail" service. There is a fee for this service.
  • In Australia, you can put your mail on hold for up to 3 months with Australia Post's "Hold Mail" service. There is a fee for this service.

It's always a good idea to check with your local postal service for their specific policies and fees regarding mail holds.