How to stop mail delivery for wrong person

A common issue! Stopping mail delivery for the wrong person can be a bit of a hassle, but it's doable. Here are the steps to follow:

Method 1: Contact the Post Office

  1. Visit your local post office or contact them by phone.
  2. Provide the post office with the correct address and the incorrect address that's receiving the mail.
  3. Inform the post office that you'd like to stop mail delivery to the incorrect address.
  4. They may ask for identification to verify your identity and confirm the correct address.
  5. The post office will then update their records to stop mail delivery to the incorrect address.

Method 2: Contact the USPS Online

  1. Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website (www.usps.com).
  2. Click on "Hold Mail" or "Stop Mail" under the "Mail & Shipping" section.
  3. Fill out the online form with the correct address and the incorrect address.
  4. Provide your name and contact information.
  5. Submit the form, and the USPS will update their records to stop mail delivery to the incorrect address.

Method 3: Contact the USPS Customer Service

  1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
  2. Explain the situation to the representative, providing the correct address and the incorrect address.
  3. Ask them to stop mail delivery to the incorrect address.
  4. The representative will update their records and confirm the change.

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