How to hold mail at post office

Holding mail at the post office, also known as "holding mail at the post office box" or "post office hold mail," is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your mailbox while you're away. Here's how to hold mail at the post office:

Online Hold Mail Request

1. Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
3. Enter your name, address, and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
4. Confirm your request and print a confirmation page.

In-Person Hold Mail Request

1. Visit your local post office with a valid government-issued ID.
2. Inform the postal clerk that you'd like to hold your mail.
3. Provide the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
4. The clerk will verify your identity and update your mail hold request.

Phone Hold Mail Request

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Follow the prompts to request a mail hold.
3. Provide your name, address, and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.

Mail Hold Options

You can choose from the following mail hold options:

• Hold mail for a specific period (e.g., 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month).
• Hold mail until a specific date.
• Hold mail until you return to your address (with a specific return date).

What Happens to Your Mail

When you request a mail hold, the post office will:

• Stop delivering mail to your mailbox.
• Hold your mail at the post office for the specified period.
• Return your mail to your mailbox when the hold period ends.

Tips and Reminders

• You can request a mail hold up to 30 days in advance.
• You can cancel a mail hold request at any time by contacting your local post office or the USPS Customer Service number.
• If you have a PO box, you can request a mail hold for that box as well.
• If you're planning a long-term absence, you may want to consider forwarding your mail to a different address using the USPS Mail Forwarding service.

By holding your mail at the post office, you can ensure that your mail is safe and secure while you're away, and you won't have to worry about missing important deliveries.