How to stop a mail forward usps
To stop a mail forward with the United States Postal Service (USPS), you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Online
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Manage Your Account" and then select "Mail Forwarding" from the dropdown menu.
- Click on "Stop Forwarding" next to the mail forwarding request you want to cancel.
- Confirm that you want to stop the forwarding by clicking "Yes" in the pop-up window.
Method 2: By Phone
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Tell the representative that you want to stop a mail forwarding request.
- Provide the representative with your name, address, and the mail forwarding request number (if you have it).
- Confirm that you want to stop the forwarding by answering "yes" to the representative's confirmation question.
Method 3: In Person
- Visit your local post office.
- Let the postal clerk know that you want to stop a mail forwarding request.
- Provide the clerk with your name, address, and the mail forwarding request number (if you have it).
- Confirm that you want to stop the forwarding by signing a form or providing verbal confirmation.
Method 4: By Mail
- Write a letter to the USPS Mail Forwarding Department at the following address: USPS Mail Forwarding Department 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC 20260-0004
- Include the following information in your letter:
- Your name and address
- The mail forwarding request number (if you have it)
- A statement requesting that the mail forwarding be stopped
- Sign the letter and mail it to the address above.
Important Notes:
- You can only stop a mail forwarding request if you are the original requester or have been authorized to do so by the original requester.
- If you are stopping a mail forwarding request due to a change of address, you may want to update your address with the USPS to ensure that your mail is delivered to your new address.
- If you are stopping a mail forwarding request due to a security concern, you may want to contact your local post office or the USPS Customer Service number to report the issue.