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Know your packages and mail are safe at the Post Office and can only be picked up by you or people you specify.
Keep your home address private and important documents confidential for peace of mind.
Get your mail on your schedule, your way, with a range of PO Box sizes and rental terms of 3-, 6-, and 12-months.
Most Post Offices have 5 PO Box sizes, depending on availability*. Sizes range from extra small (XS – Size 1) to extra large (XL – Size 5). Choose your PO Box size based on the type of mail (letter-sized mail or packages) and how much mail and packages you receive.
If you get packages that don't fit into your PO Box, you'll either:
*Note: The depth of most PO Boxes is 14.75". All sizes not available in all locations. Prices differ depending on your location.
Holds 10-15 letters and 3 rolled magazines.
Size: 3" X 5.5"
Holds 15+ letters, 5 rolled magazines, or 1 Small Priority Mail Flat Rate ® Box.
Size: 5" X 5.5"
Allows large envelopes and magazines to be stacked, and 2 Small Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes.
Size: 5.5" X 11"
Holds Small and Medium Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes and still has room for 10-15 letters.
Size: 11" X 11"
Big enough for multiple packages.
Size: 12" X 22.5"
Note: Find PO Box pricing and availability for specific locations and see the full USPS Price List.
Aside from privacy and security, there are many other reasons to get a PO Box including:
Save time and make an online payment for the PO Box that you're currently renting.
If you already have a PO Box, link it to your USPS.com account so you can easily manage it online.
Bonus: Maximize your PO Box experience with the free Informed Delivery ® feature for eligible personal and business accounts. Preview incoming letter-sized mail, track packages, and manage deliveries on the go.
Reserve a box with your existing or new USPS.com account.
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A PO Box is a secure, numbered box located at the Post Office where your mail is kept until you collect it.
To open your PO Box online:
Step 1: Search for Post Office locations near you by using the search bar under "Find a PO Box Near You."
Step 2: Choose a Post Office location and select your desired PO Box size and payment period.
Step 3: Complete the online application form, accept the Terms & Conditions, enter your billing and payment information, and review and submit your application to reserve your PO Box.
Step 4: Print your completed form and bring it to the Post Office counter where your box is located, along with 2 forms of acceptable U.S. identification (within 30 days of submitting your online application). After the retail associate verifies your identity, you’ll get your PO Box keys.
To apply for a PO Box in person at a Post Office:
Step 1: Optional Time-Saving Tip: If you have a printer, download "PS Form 1093, Application for Post Office Box Service," Application for Post Office Box Service, fill it out, then print it out (note: if you apply for a PO Box online, this form is automatically generated). Bring the completed form with you to the Post Office.
Step 2: Bring your payment and 2 forms of acceptable U.S. identification to the Post Office and tell the retail associate at the counter that you'd like to apply for a PO Box.
You have a few options: You can choose another box size, find a box at a different location, or request to be added to the wait list (online or at a Post Office). If you request to be added to the wait list, your name will be placed on a list for that box size at the location you requested. We'll contact you via an email or phone call when the box becomes available. You'll then have 2 days to reserve the box before it goes to the next person on the wait list.
Yes, you can. However, you are still required to visit the Post Office where your box is located, with the proper documentation, to pick up your PO Box keys or combination.
You have 4 different options for making a PO Box payment:
When you're ready to pay for your PO Box, you have 3 payment term options: 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months. A 3-month payment term requires enrolling in automatic renewals with no opt-out. However, if you choose a 6- or 12-month period, you can opt out of automatic renewals.
There are 4 ways you can renew your PO Box:
You must make payments by the 10th of the month the payment is due. If you don't make this payment, your PO Box will be closed on the 11th of the month.
You pay for a full rental period at the beginning; however, if you decide to close your box, you'll get a partial refund depending on how long you've had the box. See full details on refunds.
Once you've reserved your box, completed the PO Box application (PS Form 1093), paid the rental fee, and verified your 2 forms of acceptable ID at the Post Office counter where your box is located, you'll get 2 keys for your box. If you need more than 2 keys, you can request more for an additional fee.
Most PO Box locations allow 24/7 access to your PO Box; however, hours vary by Post Office location. Look up the hours for the facility where your PO Box is located.
If you are a small business owner, a few great services are available for you, including Caller Service, designed for customers who have more than 5 PO Boxes at one location or who receive more mail than will fit in the largest PO Box. If there is an overflow of mail, we'll hold the mail for you to pick up at a time that works best for you. Learn more about services available for small businesses.
You can change your personal account to a business account: Go to Your Profile and click Edit. In the upper right-hand corner, click Change to Business Account to switch your personal account to a business account.
If you currently have a USPS.com business account, you can't change your business account to a personal account. Instead, you'll need to create a new, separate personal account and re-verify your identity.
Select Manage PO Box, sign in, and you can:
An additional service to consider adding to your PO Box is Street Addressing. With Street Addressing (if available), you have the option of using the street address of your Post Office location, combined with your PO Box number, as your mailing address. This lets you receive packages from private carriers (such as UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon), as long as they comply with USPS mailing standards. See the Customer Agreement for more details.
You can close a PO Box by going to Manage PO Box, signing in to your account, and clicking the Close/Request Refund link next to the box. You can also request a PO Box be closed by informing the retail associate at the Post Office where your box is located. Once a box is closed, be sure to submit a Change of Address (COA) form. Depending on where you close your box, the form will be provided online on your close/refund confirmation page or by the retail associate at the Post Office. Your mail can be forwarded to your new address for up to one year.
Yes. For deliveries that require a signature, we'll leave a delivery notice inside your PO Box, and you'll go to the counter to sign for and pick up your package. If you sign up for the free Signature on File service, we'll leave the item in your PO Box.
