Post office mail divert

The Post Office Mail Divert service!

The Post Office Mail Divert service, also known as Mail Forwarding or Mail Redirection, is a convenient way to forward your mail to a new address while keeping your old address active. Here's how it works:

Why use Mail Divert?

  1. Moving: When you move to a new home, you can forward your mail to your new address using Mail Divert.
  2. Vacation or travel: If you're going on a long trip or vacation, you can forward your mail to a temporary address.
  3. Business purposes: Companies can use Mail Divert to forward mail to a new location or to a specific person.

How to use Mail Divert

  1. Fill out the form: You can download and fill out the Mail Divert application form from the Post Office website or pick one up at your local Post Office.
  2. Provide details: Fill in your old and new addresses, as well as the dates you want the service to start and end.
  3. Pay the fee: There's a small fee for the service, which varies depending on the type of mail and the duration of the service.
  4. Submit the form: Take the completed form to your local Post Office or mail it to the address listed on the form.

Types of mail that can be diverted

  1. Letters: First-class mail, including letters, postcards, and greeting cards.
  2. Packages: Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Parcel Post packages.
  3. Periodicals: Newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals.

Important notes

  1. Mail Divert is not a forwarding service: The Post Office will not forward mail that is not addressed to you or your business.
  2. Mail Divert is not a storage service: The Post Office will not store mail for an extended period. If you're not present to collect your mail, it may be returned to the sender.
  3. Mail Divert is not available for all types of mail: Some types of mail, such as certified mail, registered mail, and mail with special handling requirements, may not be eligible for Mail Divert.

Overall, the Post Office Mail Divert service is a convenient way to manage your mail when you're moving, traveling, or need to forward mail to a new address. Just remember to follow the guidelines and fees associated with the service.