Mail on hold usps

The convenience of holding your mail at the post office!

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a service called "Hold for Pickup" or "Mail Hold" that allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address. Here's how it works:

Why would you want to hold your mail?

• You're going out of town and don't want your mail to pile up or get stolen.
• You're moving and want to ensure your mail is held until you've set up mail forwarding.
• You're experiencing a mail theft issue and want to prevent further theft.

How to hold your mail with USPS:

1. Online: Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts.
2. Phone: Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777 and ask to hold your mail.
3. In-person: Visit your local post office and speak with a postal worker. They'll be happy to help you set up a mail hold.

What happens when you hold your mail:

• Your mail will be held at the post office for a specified period (up to 30 days).
• You'll receive a confirmation email or letter with the hold period and any necessary instructions.
• You can pick up your held mail at the post office during business hours.
• If you're unable to pick up your mail, you can have it forwarded to another address or have it returned to the sender.

Tips and reminders:

• You can hold your mail for a maximum of 30 days.
• You'll need to provide a valid reason for holding your mail (e.g., vacation, moving, etc.).
• If you're holding your mail for an extended period, you may want to consider setting up mail forwarding to ensure you receive important mail and packages.
• Be sure to pick up your held mail within the specified period, as it will be returned to the sender or disposed of after the hold period expires.

By holding your mail with USPS, you can ensure your mail is safe and secure while you're away or dealing with a mail-related issue.