Mail hold us postal service for individual
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a "Mail Hold" service for individuals who are going to be away from their mailbox for an extended period of time. This service allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away, and then resume delivery when you return.
Here's how to set up a mail hold with the USPS:
- Go to the USPS website and click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Shipping" tab.
- Enter your address and the dates you'd like to hold your mail.
- Choose the type of mail you'd like to hold (e.g. only packages, only letters, etc.).
- Confirm your request and provide any additional information requested.
Alternatively, you can also set up a mail hold by visiting your local post office or contacting your local postmaster. They can assist you with setting up a mail hold and answer any questions you may have.
Some things to keep in mind when setting up a mail hold:
- You can set up a mail hold for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 30 days.
- You can only set up a mail hold for your own address, not for someone else's address.
- If you're going to be away for an extended period of time (more than 30 days), you may want to consider setting up a "Vacation Hold" instead. A Vacation Hold is a special type of mail hold that allows you to suspend mail delivery for up to 12 months.
- If you have a PO box, you can set up a mail hold for your PO box as well.
- If you're setting up a mail hold for a business, you'll need to provide additional information, such as the business name and tax ID number.
By setting up a mail hold, you can help prevent mail theft and keep your mailbox from accumulating mail while you're away.