Us postal service mail hold
The US Postal Service (USPS) offers a "Mail Hold" service, also known as "Hold Mail," which allows you to temporarily suspend mail delivery to your address while you're away. Here's how it works:
Why would you want to hold your mail?
- You're going out of town for an extended period and don't want to accumulate mail.
- You're moving to a new address and don't want to forward your mail.
- You're experiencing a mail theft issue and want to prevent further theft.
How to hold your mail:
- Online: Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign in to your account. Click on "Hold Mail" and follow the prompts.
- Phone: Call the USPS Customer Service number at 1-800-275-8777 and ask to hold your mail.
- In-person: Visit your local post office and ask to hold your mail.
How long can you hold your mail?
You can hold your mail for up to 30 days. If you need to hold your mail for a longer period, you'll need to contact your local post office to make arrangements.
What happens to your held mail?
When you hold your mail, it will be stored at your local post office for the duration of the hold period. You can pick up your held mail at the post office during business hours.
Tips:
- Make sure to update your address with the USPS if you're moving to a new location.
- If you're holding your mail for an extended period, consider setting up mail forwarding to your new address.
- If you're experiencing mail theft issues, consider reporting the issue to your local post office and asking for additional security measures.