How to send mail to a post office for pickup

To send mail to a post office for pickup, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using a Post Office Box (PO Box)

  1. Go to a post office and rent a Post Office Box (PO Box) in your name. You can do this online or in person.
  2. When you rent a PO Box, you'll receive a unique box number and a key to access your box.
  3. To send mail to your PO Box, simply address the envelope or package to your PO Box number, using the format: "Your Name, PO Box [Your Box Number], [City, State, ZIP]".
  4. Drop off the mail at any post office or mail carrier.

Method 2: Using a General Delivery Address

  1. Go to a post office and ask for a General Delivery address. This is a special address that allows you to receive mail at the post office without a PO Box.
  2. The post office will provide you with a General Delivery address, which will be in the format: "General Delivery, [City, State, ZIP]".
  3. To send mail to General Delivery, address the envelope or package to the General Delivery address, using the format: "General Delivery, [City, State, ZIP]".
  4. Drop off the mail at any post office or mail carrier.

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