Mail on hold request
Here is a sample email that you can use as a template to request that your mail be held at the post office:
Subject: Hold Mail Request
Dear [Post Office Name],
I am writing to request that my mail be held at your post office for [insert time period, e.g. 1 week, 2 weeks, etc.]. I will be [insert reason for holding mail, e.g. going out of town, on vacation, etc.].
My name is [Your Name] and my address is [Your Address]. I would like to request that all mail addressed to me be held at your post office until [insert date].
I would appreciate it if you could also confirm receipt of this request.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
You can also use the USPS Hold Mail service online, which allows you to request that your mail be held for a specific period of time. To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to the USPS website at usps.com.
- Click on the "Hold Mail" tab at the top of the page.
- Enter your name and address in the required fields.
- Select the reason for holding your mail (e.g. going out of town, on vacation, etc.).
- Choose the date range for which you would like your mail to be held.
- Review and confirm your request.
Once you have submitted your request, the USPS will hold your mail at the post office nearest your address for the specified period of time.