How to stop usps mail for vacation
The joys of taking a break from the hustle and bustle of daily life! Stopping your USPS mail delivery while you're on vacation is a great way to keep your mailbox from overflowing and reduce the risk of mail theft. Here's how to do it:
Online Method:
- Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and sign in to your account.
- Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Manage Your Account" section.
- Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (start and end dates).
- Confirm your request and you're done!
Phone Method:
- Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
- Tell the representative you'd like to hold your mail while you're on vacation.
- Provide your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (start and end dates).
- Confirm your request and you're done!
In-Person Method:
- Visit your local post office.
- Let the postal worker know you'd like to hold your mail while you're on vacation.
- Provide your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (start and end dates).
- Confirm your request and you're done!
Additional Tips:
- You can hold your mail for up to 30 days.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period, you may want to consider having a trusted neighbor or friend collect your mail or consider using a mail forwarding service.
- If you're planning to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider canceling your mail delivery altogether and setting up mail forwarding to a different address.
By following these steps, you'll be able to enjoy your vacation without worrying about your mail piling up or getting stolen. Happy travels!