How to change a mail hold

To change a mail hold, you'll need to contact your local post office or the United States Postal Service (USPS) customer service. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Contact Your Local Post Office

  1. Find your local post office: You can use the USPS website to find your local post office and their contact information.
  2. Call the post office: Dial the phone number of your local post office and ask to speak to a customer service representative.
  3. Explain the situation: Let the representative know that you'd like to change the mail hold on your mailbox. Provide your name, address, and the current hold reason (if applicable).
  4. Provide new hold information: If you're placing a new hold, provide the dates you'd like the hold to be in effect. If you're canceling a hold, confirm that you'd like to lift the hold.
  5. Confirm the change: The representative will confirm the change and provide you with a confirmation number.

Method 2: Contact USPS Customer Service

  1. Call USPS Customer Service: Dial 1-800-275-8777 (1-800-ASK-USPS) to reach USPS customer service.
  2. Follow the prompts: Follow the automated prompts to speak with a customer service representative.
  3. Explain the situation: Let the representative know that you'd like to change the mail hold on your mailbox. Provide your name, address, and the current hold reason (if applicable).
  4. Provide new hold information: If you're placing a new hold, provide the dates you'd like the hold to be in effect. If you're canceling a hold, confirm that you'd like to lift the hold.
  5. Confirm the change: The representative will confirm the change and provide you with a confirmation number.

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