How to get the post office to hold my mail

To get the post office to hold your mail, you can follow these steps:

In Person:

1. Visit your local post office and speak with a postal clerk.
2. Provide your name, address, and a valid form of identification (such as a driver's license or passport).
3. Inform the clerk that you would like to have your mail held at the post office.
4. Specify the dates you would like the mail to be held (e.g., while you're away on vacation).
5. The clerk will verify your identity and update your mail forwarding information.

Online:

1. Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (www.usps.com).
2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
3. Enter your name, address, and a valid email address.
4. Select the dates you would like the mail to be held.
5. Confirm your request and provide any additional information requested.

By Phone:

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Provide your name, address, and a valid form of identification.
3. Inform the representative that you would like to have your mail held at the post office.
4. Specify the dates you would like the mail to be held.
5. The representative will verify your identity and update your mail forwarding information.

Additional Tips:

• You can hold your mail for up to 30 days.
• If you're going to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider setting up mail forwarding to a friend or family member.
• If you're holding your mail, you'll need to pick it up at the post office or have it forwarded to a new address.
• You can also use the USPS "Hold Mail" service to hold mail for a specific period of time, such as while you're on vacation.

Remember to always keep your mail forwarding information up to date to ensure that your mail is delivered correctly.