Go to the Hold Mail Service online form on the U.S. Postal Service’s website (see Resources). The online form is the same form that is available at post office locations.
Enter your zip code in the box provided on the first page of the Hold Mail Service online form. Click the “Go” button to be taken into the Hold Mail Service system.
Put a checkmark in the box by “I understand and acknowledge the statements above” on the “Privacy Act Statement” page. Click “Continue.”
Type your personal information on the “Customer Information” page. Required information includes name, address and phone number. Click “Continue” to go to the address verification page.
Verify that the information that you entered into the system matches the official USPS address listed on the page. Click the “Continue” button if the page displays the correct address. If not, go back and re-enter the address in the form.
Click the arrow next to the “Beginning Date” and choose the date when you want the post office to start holding your mail. Click the arrow by “Ending Date” and choose a date when you want the post office to stop holding your mail.
Pick whether you would like the post office to deliver the mail to you on the end date of your mail hold or if you would like to pick up the mail at your local post office. Click the radio button next to the option of your choice to make your selection. Click the “Continue” button to move to the final screen.
Double-check the information on the final screen. Click the “Yes” button to verify the details of the hold mail request.
