Upsps hold mail
UPS Hold Mail is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to temporarily hold your mail at your local post office or mail carrier's office. Here's how it works:
Why would you want to hold your mail?
There are several reasons why you might want to hold your mail:
- Vacation or travel: If you're going to be away from your home for an extended period, you can hold your mail to prevent it from accumulating and potentially being stolen or damaged.
- Home renovation or construction: If you're having work done on your home, you might not want to receive mail while the project is underway.
- Moving: If you're moving to a new home, you can hold your mail until you're settled and ready to receive it.
- Security: If you're concerned about mail theft or identity theft, holding your mail can help prevent unauthorized access to your mail.
How to hold your mail with USPS
To hold your mail with USPS, you'll need to contact your local post office or mail carrier's office. Here's what you'll need to do:
- Contact your local post office: Visit your local post office or call them to speak with a representative.
- Provide identification: You'll need to provide identification to verify your identity.
- Request to hold your mail: Let the representative know that you'd like to hold your mail and provide the dates you'd like to hold it (e.g., "I'd like to hold my mail from March 1st to March 15th").
- Pick up your mail: Once your hold period is over, you can pick up your mail at the post office or have it delivered to your home.
Fees and limitations
There are no fees associated with holding your mail, but there are some limitations to keep in mind:
- Maximum hold period: You can hold your mail for up to 30 days.
- Mail forwarding: If you're holding your mail, you won't be able to forward it to a new address.
- Special services: If you have special services like package delivery or certified mail, you may need to make arrangements for those separately.
I hope that helps!