Mail forwarding cost canada post
Canada Post offers a mail forwarding service called "Mail Forwarding" or "Forwarding Mail" that allows you to receive mail and packages at a temporary address and have them forwarded to your permanent address. Here are the costs associated with Canada Post's mail forwarding service:
Mail Forwarding Service
- Initial setup fee: $25.00 (one-time fee)
- Monthly fee: $10.00 (minimum 3-month commitment)
- Per-piece fee: $1.50 (plus GST/HST) for each piece of mail forwarded (letters, postcards, etc.)
- Per-package fee: $5.00 (plus GST/HST) for each package forwarded (packages over 1 kg)
Additional Services
- Address change: $10.00 (one-time fee) to update your forwarding address
- Package consolidation: $5.00 (plus GST/HST) per package to consolidate multiple packages into one
- Special handling: $10.00 (plus GST/HST) per package for special handling, such as signature upon delivery
Example Costs
- You have a 3-month commitment and receive 10 pieces of mail and 2 packages. Your total cost would be:
- Initial setup fee: $25.00
- Monthly fee: $10.00 x 3 months = $30.00
- Per-piece fee: 10 pieces x $1.50 = $15.00
- Per-package fee: 2 packages x $5.00 = $10.00 Total cost: $25.00 + $30.00 + $15.00 + $10.00 = $80.00
Note
- The costs above are subject to change, so it's best to check with Canada Post for the most up-to-date pricing information.
- You can also use Canada Post's online calculator to estimate the costs of their mail forwarding service.
- If you're a business, you may be eligible for a discounted rate for mail forwarding services. Contact Canada Post for more information.