Usps temporary mail forward
The convenience of a temporary mail forward with USPS!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a temporary mail forwarding service that allows you to receive mail and packages at a temporary address while you're away from your primary residence. Here's how it works:
How to Set Up a Temporary Mail Forward
- Create an account: Go to the USPS website (usps.com) and sign up for a free account.
- Choose your temporary address: Enter the temporary address where you want your mail to be forwarded to. This can be a friend's or family member's address, a hotel, or a temporary residence.
- Select the forwarding period: Choose the duration of your temporary mail forwarding service, which can range from 1 to 30 days.
- Pay the fee: The cost of temporary mail forwarding is $1.05 per package or $0.20 per piece of mail (up to 1 oz). You can pay online or at a post office.
- Verify your account: Once you've set up your account, USPS will send a verification email to the temporary address you provided.
What's Included in Temporary Mail Forwarding
- Mail forwarding: USPS will forward your mail and packages to your temporary address.
- Package tracking: You'll receive tracking information for your packages.
- Mail sorting: USPS will sort your mail and packages by type (e.g., letters, packages, etc.).
What's Not Included
- Insurance: You'll need to purchase insurance separately if you want to protect your packages against loss or damage.
- Signature upon delivery: If you want to require a signature upon delivery, you'll need to purchase a signature confirmation service.
Tips and Reminders
- Make sure to update your address with your bank, credit card company, and other relevant parties to ensure they send your mail to your temporary address.
- Keep in mind that temporary mail forwarding is only available for a limited time, so be sure to set up a new forwarding address if you need to extend your temporary stay.
- If you're moving permanently, you'll need to set up a permanent mail forwarding service, which requires a different process.
By setting up a temporary mail forward with USPS, you can ensure that your mail and packages are safely delivered to your temporary address while you're away from your primary residence.