How to stop my mail

You want to stop receiving mail or pause your mail delivery temporarily. Here are the steps to help you achieve that:

Method 1: Stop Mail Delivery Temporarily

1. Contact your local post office: Reach out to your local post office or the United States Postal Service (USPS) customer service number (1-800-275-8777) to request a temporary hold on your mail delivery.
2. Provide your address: Give them your address and the reason for the hold (e.g., vacation, moving, or construction).
3. Specify the duration: Let them know how long you'd like the hold to last (e.g., 1 week, 2 weeks, or a specific date range).
4. Confirm the hold: The post office will confirm the hold and update their records.

Method 2: Stop Mail Delivery Permanently

1. Contact your local post office: Visit your local post office or call the USPS customer service number (1-800-275-8777) to request to stop your mail delivery permanently.
2. Provide your address: Give them your address and the reason for stopping your mail delivery (e.g., moving, deceased, or no longer living at the address).
3. Fill out a form: You may need to fill out a form, such as the "Request to Stop Mail Delivery" form, which can be obtained from your local post office or downloaded from the USPS website.
4. Submit the form: Return the completed form to your local post office or mail it to the USPS address listed on the form.

Additional Tips

• If you're stopping mail delivery due to a move, you can also update your address with the USPS online or by visiting a post office.
• If you're stopping mail delivery due to a deceased individual, you may need to provide documentation, such as a death certificate, to the post office.
• If you're stopping mail delivery due to a construction project or renovation, you may want to consider redirecting your mail to a temporary address or using a mail forwarding service.

Remember to always follow the specific procedures and requirements set by your local post office or USPS for stopping mail delivery.