How to Find a Post Office Near You
The United States Postal Service operates thousands of post offices throughout the United States. At each post office, customers can purchase stamps, buy packing supplies, manage mail service and send mail and packages both domestically and internationally. Various post office locations also offer P.O. boxes and passport application services. Visit the USPS website to locate a branch in your area.
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Instructions
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Visit the USPS website. Open an Internet browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, and type in the following web address: http://www.usps.com. If you do not have Internet access in your home or office, visit your local library to see if it offers free Internet usage. Alternately, you may also go to an Internet cafe.
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Click on the "Locate a Post Office" option. In the upper right-hand corner of the computer screen, you will find an option to "Locate a Post Office." Click on this link to access this web page.
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Type in your address. Once you have navigated to the "Locate a Post Office" web page, type in your address and zip code in the space provided.
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Choose a post office location closest to you. Once you have typed in your address and pressed the "Search" button, the website will automatically navigate to a new page with a list of post offices in your area. Choose a location that is most convenient for you. If you do not have a car, call the post office to see if any bus routes run close by to the branch.
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Call the USPS. If you would like to speak with a USPS representative, call the USPS directly at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777). Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
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Tips & Warnings
The USPS now offers many of its services online. You may purchase stamps, order packaging materials and print mailing labels from your home or office. You can also arrange for a mail carrier to pick up your ready-to-send packages.
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