How to hold usps mail delivery

If you need to hold or delay the delivery of a USPS mailpiece, you can do so through various methods. Here are a few options:

  1. Hold for Pickup: You can request that the mailpiece be held for pickup at your local post office. To do this, you'll need to contact the sender and ask them to mark the package as "Hold for Pickup" or "Signature Required" when they ship it. This will ensure that the package is not left at your doorstep and can be picked up at the post office instead.
  2. USPS Hold Mail: The USPS offers a service called "Hold Mail" that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address. You can request this service online or by contacting your local post office. This is useful if you're going to be away from your address for an extended period and don't want to receive mail during that time.
  3. USPS Delivery Hold: Another option is to request a "Delivery Hold" on a specific mailpiece. This will prevent the mailpiece from being delivered to your address until you're ready to receive it. To request a delivery hold, you'll need to contact the sender and ask them to mark the package as "Delivery Hold" or "Hold for Signature" when they ship it.
  4. USPS Signature Required: If you're concerned about mail theft or want to ensure that a specific mailpiece is delivered to you personally, you can request that it be sent with a signature required. This will require the recipient to sign for the package when it's delivered.

To request any of these services, you can:

Remember to always follow the instructions provided by the USPS and the sender to ensure that your mail is held or delayed correctly.