How to pause us mail

To pause or suspend your mail delivery in the United States, you can follow these steps:

Online Method:

1. Visit the United States Postal Service (USPS) website at usps.com.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Manage Your Mail" section.
3. Sign in to your USPS account or create one if you don't have one already.
4. Enter your name, address, and the reason for holding your mail (e.g., vacation, moving, etc.).
5. Choose the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
6. Review and confirm your request.

Phone Method:

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Tell the representative that you want to hold your mail.
3. Provide your name, address, and the reason for holding your mail.
4. Choose the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
5. Confirm your request with the representative.

In-Person Method:

1. Visit your local post office.
2. Inform the postal clerk that you want to hold your mail.
3. Provide your name, address, and the reason for holding your mail.
4. Choose the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
5. Confirm your request with the clerk.

Note:

• You can hold your mail for up to 30 days.
• If you need to hold your mail for more than 30 days, you'll need to contact your local post office to make arrangements.
• If you're holding your mail due to a move, you'll need to update your address with the USPS to ensure your mail is forwarded to your new address.
• If you're holding your mail due to a vacation, you may want to consider setting up mail forwarding to your temporary address.

Remember to always keep your mail secure and consider using a lockbox or a trusted neighbor to collect your mail while you're away.