Mail hold us postal service

The Mail Hold service, also known as Hold for Pickup, is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to hold your mail at a post office or mail facility for a specified period of time. Here's how it works:

How to use Mail Hold:

  1. Contact your local post office or visit their website to request a Mail Hold.
  2. Provide your name, address, and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
  3. The post office will hold your mail at the designated location for the specified period.
  4. When you're ready to pick up your mail, visit the post office during business hours and provide your identification.
  5. The post office will release your held mail to you.

Benefits:

  1. Security: Mail Hold helps prevent mail theft and unauthorized access to your mail.
  2. Convenience: You can hold your mail while you're away on vacation, business, or other trips.
  3. Flexibility: You can choose the dates you'd like to hold your mail, up to 30 days.
  4. Reduced risk of lost or stolen mail: By holding your mail, you reduce the risk of it being lost or stolen while you're away.

Important notes:

  1. Mail Hold is not available for PO boxes: If you have a PO box, you cannot use the Mail Hold service.
  2. Mail Hold is not available for packages: The Mail Hold service only applies to mail, not packages.
  3. Mail Hold is not available for mail sent to a different address: If you're moving or have mail sent to a different address, you'll need to update your address with the USPS and request a Mail Hold at the new address.

To request a Mail Hold, you can:

Remember to plan ahead and request a Mail Hold at least 3-5 business days before you need it.