What is redirect mail

Redirect mail, also known as mail forwarding or mail redirection, is a service offered by postal services, courier companies, or online services that allows you to forward your mail, packages, or correspondence to a new address. This service is useful when you need to receive mail at a different location, such as:

  1. Moving to a new home: Redirect your mail to your new address to ensure you receive important documents, bills, and packages.
  2. Traveling or living abroad: Forward your mail to a friend or family member's address, or use a mail forwarding service to receive mail at a temporary address.
  3. Business purposes: Redirect mail to a different location for business purposes, such as a warehouse or office.
  4. Security or privacy concerns: Forward your mail to a secure location to protect your personal information or to avoid receiving unwanted mail.

Here's how redirect mail typically works:

  1. You sign up for the redirect mail service with the postal service, courier company, or online provider.
  2. You provide the old address and the new address where you want your mail to be forwarded.
  3. The service scans and sorts your mail, and then forwards it to the new address.
  4. You can choose to receive digital scans of your mail, or have the physical mail forwarded to you.

Some common types of redirect mail services include:

  1. Postal services: Many postal services, such as the United States Postal Service (USPS), offer mail forwarding services.
  2. Courier companies: Companies like UPS, FedEx, and DHL offer mail forwarding services for packages and correspondence.
  3. Online services: Online services like EarthClassMail, Mailbox Forwarding, and Virtual Mailbox offer mail forwarding services for individuals and businesses.
  4. Mail forwarding companies: Specialized companies, like Mail Forwarding Services and Forwarding Mail, offer mail forwarding services for individuals and businesses.

When choosing a redirect mail service, consider factors such as:

  1. Cost: Check the fees for setting up and maintaining the service.
  2. Speed: Check the delivery times and reliability of the service.
  3. Security: Ensure the service provides secure handling and storage of your mail.
  4. Customization: Check if the service allows you to customize the forwarding process, such as filtering out junk mail or forwarding specific types of mail.

By using a redirect mail service, you can ensure that your important mail and packages reach you safely and efficiently, even when you're not at your usual address.