How to put mail on hold usps

To put your mail on hold with the United States Postal Service (USPS), you can follow these steps:

Online Hold Mail Service

Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account.
Click on "Hold Mail" under the "My Account" section.
Enter your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
Review and confirm your request.
You will receive a confirmation email once your hold request is processed.

Phone Hold Mail Service

Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
Tell the representative that you want to put your mail on hold.
Provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
The representative will confirm your request and provide a confirmation number.

In-Person Hold Mail Service

Visit your local post office.
Inform the postal clerk that you want to put your mail on hold.
Provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
The clerk will process your request and provide a confirmation number.

Hold Mail Options

You can choose from the following hold mail options:

Hold Mail: Hold all mail and packages for a specified period.
Hold Mail and Packages: Hold all mail and packages, including packages from other carriers.
Hold Mail and Packages with Signature Required: Hold all mail and packages, including packages with signature required, for a specified period.

Fees

There is no fee to hold your mail, but you may need to pay for any outstanding postage or fees on your account.

Important Notes

You can only hold your mail for up to 30 days.
If you have a PO Box, you will need to contact the post office where your PO Box is located to put your mail on hold.
If you have a forwarding address, your mail will be forwarded to that address after the hold period ends.
If you have a package delivery confirmation, you will need to contact the carrier to arrange for redelivery or pickup.

Remember to cancel your hold request when you're ready to receive your mail again.