How to mail savings bonds
Mailing savings bonds is a convenient way to purchase and manage your bonds from the comfort of your own home. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to mail savings bonds:
Purchasing Savings Bonds by Mail
- Order Form: You can obtain an order form from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service website (www.treasurydirect.gov) or by calling 1-800-722-2678.
- Fill out the Form: Complete the order form with your personal and payment information. You can also use the online Treasury Department's website to purchase bonds electronically.
- Payment: Include a check or money order payable to the "U.S. Department of the Treasury" for the face value of the bond(s) you want to purchase.
- Mail the Form: Send the completed order form and payment to:
U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service P.O. Box 426 Minneapolis, MN 55480-0426
Mailing Existing Savings Bonds
If you already own savings bonds and want to mail them to the Treasury Department for redemption, follow these steps:
- Fill out the Redemption Form: Obtain a redemption form from the Treasury Department's website or by calling 1-800-722-2678.
- Fill out the Form: Complete the redemption form with your personal and bond information.
- Include the Bond: Attach the savings bond(s) you want to redeem to the redemption form.
- Mail the Form: Send the completed redemption form and bond(s) to:
U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Fiscal Service P.O. Box 426 Minneapolis, MN 55480-0426
Tips and Reminders
- Make sure to sign the back of the bond(s) before mailing them.
- Use a secure and trackable mailing method, such as certified mail or registered mail, to ensure your bond(s) arrive safely.
- Keep a record of your bond(s) and their serial numbers for future reference.
- If you're redeeming a bond, you can also do so online or by phone through the Treasury Department's website or by calling 1-800-722-2678.
By following these steps, you can easily mail your savings bonds to the Treasury Department for purchase or redemption.