Usps mail hold cancel

The USPS Mail Hold Cancel!

The USPS Mail Hold Cancel is a service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to temporarily hold your mail at the post office or have it returned to the sender. Here's how it works:

Why would you want to use Mail Hold Cancel?

  1. Vacation or travel: If you're going out of town for an extended period, you can have your mail held at the post office or have it returned to the sender to prevent theft or accumulation of mail.
  2. Moving: If you're moving to a new address, you can use Mail Hold Cancel to hold your mail at the post office until you're settled in your new home.
  3. Security: If you're concerned about mail theft or identity theft, holding your mail can help prevent unauthorized access to your mail.

How to use Mail Hold Cancel:

  1. Visit your local post office: Go to your local post office and speak with a postal employee.
  2. Provide identification: Show your valid government-issued ID to prove your identity.
  3. Request Mail Hold Cancel: Inform the postal employee that you'd like to use the Mail Hold Cancel service.
  4. Choose your options: You can choose to have your mail held at the post office or returned to the sender.
  5. Provide a forwarding address (if applicable): If you'd like to have your mail forwarded to a new address, provide the postal employee with the new address.
  6. Confirm your request: The postal employee will confirm your request and provide you with a confirmation number.

Important notes:

  1. Mail Hold Cancel is not a guarantee: While the USPS will make every effort to hold your mail, there's no guarantee that all mail will be held.
  2. Mail may still be delivered: If you're holding your mail at the post office, it's possible that some mail may still be delivered to your address.
  3. Mail Hold Cancel is not available for PO boxes: If you have a PO box, you cannot use the Mail Hold Cancel service.

By using the USPS Mail Hold Cancel service, you can take control of your mail and ensure that it's safe and secure while you're away or moving to a new address.