How to stop hold mail

To stop hold mail, you can follow these steps:

Online

1. Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website at usps.com.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
3. Enter your name, address, and email address.
4. Select the reason for holding your mail (e.g., vacation, moving, etc.).
5. Choose the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
6. Review and confirm your request.

By Phone

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Tell the representative you want to hold your mail.
3. Provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request.

In Person

1. Visit your local post office.
2. Ask to speak to a postal clerk.
3. Inform the clerk you want to hold your mail.
4. Provide your name, address, and the dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
5. Confirm your request.

Note: You can also stop hold mail by sending a written request to your local post office. You can use the USPS Hold Mail Form (PS Form 3914) or write a letter with the following information:

• Your name and address
• The dates you want to hold your mail (up to 30 days)
• A reason for holding your mail (optional)

Mail the request to your local post office or drop it off in person.

What happens when you stop hold mail?

When you stop hold mail, the USPS will:

• Hold all mail and packages at your local post office
• Not deliver mail or packages to your address during the specified dates
• Keep your mail and packages at the post office until you return or until the hold period ends

How to resume mail delivery

To resume mail delivery, you can:

• Go online and cancel your hold mail request
• Call the USPS Customer Service number
• Visit your local post office and inform the clerk you want to resume mail delivery
• Send a written request to your local post office to resume mail delivery

Remember to cancel your hold mail request before the end of the hold period to ensure your mail is delivered as usual.