How to place hold on mail

Placing a hold on your mail, also known as mail hold or mail suspension, is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to temporarily stop mail delivery to your address. Here's how to place a hold on your mail:

Online

1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Shipping" section.
3. Enter your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and pay any applicable fees (if you're not already a USPS customer).

By Phone

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Tell the representative you want to place a hold on your mail and provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail.
3. Confirm your request and pay any applicable fees (if you're not already a USPS customer).

In Person

1. Visit your local post office.
2. Inform the postal clerk that you want to place a hold on your mail and provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail.
3. Confirm your request and pay any applicable fees (if you're not already a USPS customer).

Fees

There is a fee for placing a hold on your mail, which varies depending on the length of time you want to hold your mail:

• 1-5 days: Free
• 6-10 days: $1.00
• 11-20 days: $2.00
• 21-30 days: $3.00

Important Notes

• You can only place a hold on your mail if you're the property owner or authorized representative.
• If you're going to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider forwarding your mail instead of placing a hold.
• If you're experiencing mail theft or delivery issues, you may want to consider reporting the issue to your local post office or contacting the USPS Customer Service number.

Remember to cancel your hold on your mail when you're ready to resume delivery to avoid any inconvenience.