How to Temporarily Stop Mail Delivery

If you plan to be out of town for a few days, you can temporarily stop mail delivery. The United States Postal Service's website has a form that you can fill out to stop mail delivery for 3 to 30 days. It takes only a few minutes to complete.

Instructions

1. Go to the USPS website. Under "All Products and Services" click "Put Your Mail on Hold."

2. Enter your ZIP code in the "Create a Request" box and click "Go."

3. Enter your name, address, and phone number in the form. Read the Privacy Act Statement and click "Continue."

4. Enter the date you want to begin your hold. You must also choose from the following two options: "Post Office delivers accumulated mail," or "I will pick up accumulated mail" (from the Post Office). Click "Continue."

5. On the next page, enter the date you want delivery to resume. Click "Continue."

6. On the final page, verify that your information is correct and click "Yes." Once you put through the request, you will receive a confirmation code. Make sure to save this as you will need it to make any subsequent changes to your Hold request.

Tips & Warnings

• If you want mail delivery resumed at a different time than what you stated in your stop delivery request, you can modify your request at the USPS website.

References

• USPS: Hold Mail Service