How do I rent a PO Box from USPS?
Looking for extra security for your mail and packages, or just want to pick it up in another location?you should consider Get PO Boxes from USPS. USPS can rent PO boxes for a fee to anyone who wants residential or general courier service that is provided free of charge. In some cases, if USPS doesn’t deliver to your home address, they also assign a PO Box for free!
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You can rent a PO Box from USPS by applying at your local post office or online
If you want to rent a PO box from USPS, you can apply in person at the post office or on the USPS website. USPS will not approve your PO Box application until they verify your identity and your current permanent physical address where you live or conduct business. Note that a PO Box can only have one primary mailbox holder, although the mailbox holder may allow others (such as family members or business partners) to use the mailbox as well.
Rent a PO box at some post offices starts at $4 per month, but the price ultimately depends on your location. To learn more about applying for a PO Box, please view this form.
The benefits of renting a PO Box
In addition to gaining some extra space for your mail and package delivery, renting a PO box from the USPS has some key benefits, which we outline below.
Added security layer
Without a doubt, the biggest benefit of getting a PO Box is that you’ll get an extra layer of security. While getting mail from a mailbox is a federal offense, that doesn’t stop some people from doing it. Additionally, with the rise in home deliveries in recent years, “porch pirates” — individuals who steal packages from a porch or door — have also become a real problem. PO Boxes protect your mail and packages from these types of thieves by keeping your packages in a safe location. You can’t open a PO box without a key, plain and simple.
Mail usually arrives at PO Boxes faster
Because PO boxes are located in the post office lobby, USPS typically delivers mail and packages to PO boxes faster than to homes. This is fairly obvious since postmen don’t need to deliver mail and packages on their route. Instead, postal workers can leave your package directly in the PO Box at your local post office after they arrive!
Flexible hours and easy access
The final benefit of using a PO box is the flexibility you get by renting a PO box. PO Box clusters are typically located in post office lobbies, which are typically open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s not uncommon for PO Box tenants to receive mail and packages long after normal business hours! The halls with PO Boxes are also open on weekends when the USPS does not have regular service at its post offices. So, by renting a PO box, you can pick up your mail and packages at any time.
How do I find a PO Box near me?
One thing to keep in mind is that not every post office location has PO boxes available to rent. If you’re looking for the nearest PO Box availability, try using the search field on the PO Box Locator. Just enter your address, city or zip code and USPS will show you all available PO boxes near you.
