ServiceEveryday Essentials
USPS Hold Mail
Offered by United States Postal Service
Recently verified· Jul 1From AI-assisted
USPS can hold mail safely at the local Post Office while someone is away for 3 to 30 days.
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Cost & format
Online
Schedule
- Requests can be made in advance or by 2 AM Central Time Monday-Saturday on the start date.
Who this is for
Requires a USPS.com account, identity verification, and a current address.
How to apply
Submit the Hold Mail request online after signing in and verifying identity.
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