Postal service hold mail request

The convenience of having the postal service hold your mail for you! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to request a mail hold:

Online Request:

1. Visit the United States Postal Service (USPS) website at usps.com.
2. Click on "Hold Mail" under the "Mail & Ship" tab.
3. Enter your name, address, and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and provide any additional information required.

Phone Request:

1. Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777.
2. Tell the representative you'd like to request a mail hold.
3. Provide your name, address, and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and provide any additional information required.

In-Person Request:

1. Visit your local post office.
2. Inform the postal clerk you'd like to request a mail hold.
3. Provide your name, address, and the dates you'd like to hold your mail (up to 30 days).
4. Confirm your request and provide any additional information required.

What to Expect:

• The USPS will hold your mail for the specified dates and keep it at your local post office.
• 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 sender.

Important Notes:

• Mail holds are only available for residential addresses, not for businesses.
• You can request a mail hold up to 30 days in advance.
• If you need to hold your mail for more than 30 days, you'll need to contact your local post office to make arrangements.
• If you're going to be away for an extended period, you may want to consider forwarding your mail to a trusted friend or family member instead of holding it.

By requesting a mail hold, you can ensure your mail is safe and secure while you're away, and you can pick it up when you return.