Going out of town? USPS can pause mail delivery to your address for 3–30 days. USPS Hold Mail Service is free and you can request it online.

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request a Package Pickup. manage your PO Box. file domestic claims. submit a USPS Hold Mail request. Learn about USPS Hold Mail service to pause mail delivery for up to 30 days, manage requests online, and ensure secure storage at your local Post Office.

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Online Services Upcoming Changes to the Online Hold Mail Process The Postal Service™ Hold Mail program allows customers to place their mail on hold for a period of 3 to 30 days. To place mail on hold, customers can: n Submit their request online at usps.com; n Visit a Post Office™ location and submit PS Form 8076, Authorization to Hold Mail; or n Call the Customer Care Center at 1-800-ASK ... Keep getting your mail and packages whereever you go: See how to temporarily forward mail or permanently change your address. Informed Delivery is a free service from USPS that shows you preview images of incoming mail, plus status updates about your incoming and outbound packages. Get notifications in a morning Daily Digest email, or at any time from the dashboard using your smartphone, computer, or USPS Mobile app. Get help with USPS products and services: Connect with USPS Customer Service by email or phone.

Track USPS package deliveries, get tracking text and email notifications, forward mail, change your address, and learn about setting up PO boxes or home mailboxes.