How to have my mail held

To have your mail held at the post office, you'll need to follow these steps:

  1. Contact your local post office: Find your nearest post office and give them a call or visit in person. You can also use the USPS website to find your local post office and their contact information.
  2. Request a mail hold: Let the post office know that you'd like to have your mail held. They'll ask for your name, address, and a reason for the hold (e.g., you're going out of town, you're moving, etc.).
  3. Provide identification: The post office may ask for identification to verify your identity and confirm that you're the authorized person to request a mail hold.
  4. Specify the dates: Let the post office know the dates you'd like your mail to be held. You can choose to have your mail held for a specific period, such as a week, a month, or until a certain date.
  5. Confirm the hold: The post office will confirm the hold and let you know that your mail will be held until the specified dates.

Online Option: If you're a USPS customer, you can also request a mail hold online through the USPS website. Here's how:

  1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com).
  2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Shipping" tab.
  3. Enter your name, address, and email address.
  4. Choose the dates you'd like your mail to be held.
  5. Confirm your request.

Note: If you're requesting a mail hold online, you'll need to have a USPS account and be signed in to your account.

What happens to your mail: When you request a mail hold, your mail will be held at the post office for the specified period. During this time, your mail will not be delivered to your address. If you need to access your held mail, you can visit the post office and pick it up.

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