How many times can you put your mail on hold?

How many times can you put your mail on hold?

Hold Mail requests must be for a minimum duration of 3 days. The maximum duration for Hold Mail requests is 30 days. If you need mail held longer than 30 days, please contact your local Post Office™.

How does USPS mail holding work?

USPS Hold Mail® service can hold your mail safely at your local Post Office™ facility until you return, for up to 30 days. To hold your mail longer or to reroute your mail, please sign up for a forwarding service. You can make your request up to 30 days in advance or as early as the next scheduled delivery day.

How long does it take for hold mail to go into effect?

Requests made in person or over the phone should be submitted one business day in advance to go into effect the next business day.

Can I pick up my mail if it is on hold?

Where can the customer go to pick up mail that is being held? Customers may go to their local Post Office pickup location based on the information on the back of their Redelivery Notice. Customers may go to the Post Office to pickup the item on or after the date and time indicated on the PS Form 3849 delivery notice.

How do I stop my mail for 2 months?

To request a mail hold, call 1-800-ASK-USPS or complete a “hold mail” form at the post office. You can make the request up to 30 days in advance or as early as the next-scheduled delivery day. The postal service will hold mail from three to 30 days.

Is mail delivered on last day of mail hold?

When your mail is placed on hold, the Post Office will hold all packages as well. The “End Date” of your Hold Mail request is the date mail will be delivered by your letter carrier.

Are there charges for holding mail?

The United States Postal Service does not charge to hold mail.

How do I have my mail put on hold?

You can place a hold mail request via phone by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). As mentioned, any must be submitted at least one business day in advance of the first day you want your mail held. Tip: For quicker service, try calling the local phone number of the post office that handles your mail.

How long does USPS hold mail before return to sender?

* If endorsed Postmaster: Perishable All items are available for pickup at the local Post Office™ until close of business on the applicable return date. The item is returned to the sender at close of business. Accountable Mail is returned to the sender after 15 days (30 days for Customs).

How long will the post office forward mail?

According to USPS, the service can initially forward mail for 15 days to six months (185 days). If customers plan to stay at their temporary address for longer than six months and wish to continue forwarding mail, they must extend the temporary forwarding period.

How do snowbirds get their mail?

For U.S. residents, contact the United States Postal Service and request a temporary hold or forwarding of your mail. You could also secure a post office box and let your mail accumulate there. (For those in other countries, contact your mail service provider to explore their options.)

What to do if you need your mail held longer than 30 days?

If you need mail held longer than 30 days, please sign up for a USPS Forward Mail service. USPS Hold Mail requests are not necessary for Post Office Box™ customers, as mail delivered to a PO Box™ is allowed to accumulate up to 30 days.

Can I hold mail for more than one address?

Can You Have a Hold With Multiple Addresses? You may only have one mail hold in effect at any one time.