How to stop mail delivery to an address

To stop mail delivery to an address, you'll need to follow the steps below, which vary depending on the country and postal service you're using. Here are the general steps:

United States (USPS)

  1. Fill out a Change of Address form: You can download and print the form from the USPS website or pick one up at your local post office. Fill out the form with the correct information, including the old and new addresses.
  2. Submit the form: Take the completed form to your local post office or mail it to the USPS address listed on the form.
  3. Wait for confirmation: The USPS will process your request and send you a confirmation letter.

Canada (Canada Post)

  1. Fill out a Change of Address form: You can download and print the form from the Canada Post website or pick one up at your local post office. Fill out the form with the correct information, including the old and new addresses.
  2. Submit the form: Take the completed form to your local post office or mail it to the Canada Post address listed on the form.
  3. Wait for confirmation: Canada Post will process your request and send you a confirmation letter.

United Kingdom (Royal Mail)

  1. Fill out a Change of Address form: You can download and print the form from the Royal Mail website or pick one up at your local post office. Fill out the form with the correct information, including the old and new addresses.
  2. Submit the form: Take the completed form to your local post office or mail it to the Royal Mail address listed on the form.
  3. Wait for confirmation: Royal Mail will process your request and send you a confirmation letter.

Australia (Australia Post)

  1. Fill out a Change of Address form: You can download and print the form from the Australia Post website or pick one up at your local post office. Fill out the form with the correct information, including the old and new addresses.
  2. Submit the form: Take the completed form to your local post office or mail it to the Australia Post address listed on the form.
  3. Wait for confirmation: Australia Post will process your request and send you a confirmation letter.

Other countries

For other countries, you can usually find the necessary forms and instructions on the national postal service's website or by visiting your local post office.

Additional tips

Remember to always follow the specific instructions provided by your national postal service for stopping mail delivery to an address.