How to Find a Postal Outlet

Find a post office to mail your packages.

Postal outlet is another term for post office; the term is common in Canada and Australia. The U.S. Postal Service has thousands of offices throughout the country. If you live in a big city, there may be dozens to pick from and not all offices (outlets) perform the same services. For example, some offices have the ability to process passport applications and others do not. There is a very easy and simple way to find the post office nearest you that can cater to your postal needs.

Things You'll Need

• Zip code or address

Instructions

1. Visit the USPS website (see Resources).

2. Click on the red "Locate a Post Office" tab at the top of the USPS homepage screen. The tab is located underneath the gray "Customer Service" link at the very top of the page.

3. Select the type of post office you're looking for in the drop-down menu. Type in the zip code or street address, city and state you're looking to find a post office near. Click the "Search" button.

4. View the list that generates on the next page. You will see the address of the office, its primary services, hours and contact information. Visit the post office of your choice or call it by phone to ask any postal questions you may have.

Tips & Warnings

• To find a postal outlet in Canada, visit the Canada Post website and click on the "Find a Post Office" option (see Resources). Type in a Canadian zip code, and view the list of offices that appears.

References

• USPS: Services Locator

Resources

• Canada Post: Find a Post Office
• The United States Post Office