How to put your usps mail on hold
You can put your USPS mail on hold for a temporary period of time, known as "Hold Mail," if you're going to be away from your home or office for an extended period. Here's how to do it:
Online:
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com).
- Click on "Hold Mail" at the top of the page.
- Sign in to your USPS account or create one if you don't have one.
- Enter your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
- Review and confirm your request.
By Phone:
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Tell the representative that you'd like to put your mail on hold.
- Provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
- Confirm your request.
In Person:
- Visit your local post office.
- Let the postal clerk know that you'd like to put your mail on hold.
- Provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
- Confirm your request.
Note: You can also request to hold your mail at a specific post office, if you're planning to be away from your usual mailing address.
What happens when you put your mail on hold:
- Your mail will be held at the post office for the specified period.
- You can pick up your held mail at the post office during business hours.
- If you're unable to pick up your mail, you can have it forwarded to a different address.
Fees:
- There is no fee to hold your mail for up to 30 days.
- If you need to hold your mail for more than 30 days, you'll need to pay a fee, which varies depending on the post office.
Remember to cancel your hold request when you return to your usual mailing address to ensure that your mail is delivered as usual.