How much does it cost to open a PO Box?

The price of a box rental varies by region but starts from as little as $9 for a small box for three months, going up to $625 for an extra-large box for six months.

Do you pay monthly for a PO Box?

A. When opening a new PO Box online, you will pay the 6- or 12-month fee plus $2.00 for the key deposit. Two keys are provided with every new box. When renewing a PO Box, you will choose a 6- or 12-month payment period, and then you will pay the fees for that upcoming period.

How much does a PO Box cost at USPS?

The price of a USPS PO box depends on the box’s location, size, and payment period as of 2022. The price range for the smallest PO box is between $13-$44 for a three-month pay period and $21-$75 for six months, and the largest box’s price ranges are $64-$360 for three months and $109-$625 for six months.

What do you need for a PO Box?

To get a PO Box number and pick up your keys, you’ll need to show two valid IDs: one photo ID and non-photo ID. Your ID must be current, contain sufficient information to confirm that you are who you claim to be, and be traceable to you.

Do I have to use my real name for a PO Box?

Yes. When a mailbox application (ps form 1583) is filed with a post office and approved, the owner/renter of the box needs to list the names of the people who will be receiving mail at that box other than themselves. Only those people are legally able to receive mail at that box.

Is a PO Box worth it?

USPS PO Boxes are worth considering when: You receive lots of mail (but few packages) and don’t mind going to the post office every day to view and retrieve your mail. You don’t need to use your address for general business purposes.

Can Amazon deliver to a PO Box?

Yes, the company does. But how you fill out your address will determine if you’ll get your parcel to your PO Box or not. So, if you want your package sent to your box, let your PO Box be on your shipping address 1 line field.

Can you use a PO Box as an address?

Can I Use a PO Box as a Legal Address? In short, no. You only get a number when you rent a PO box. However, acquiring a UPS street address and mailbox will allow you to use it as your legal address.

How can I get a PO Box address for free?

The Postal Service offers no-fee post office (PO) box service to customers who do not receive any form of carrier delivery. Customers apply for the no-fee PO box service by completing an application and providing identification to a Postal Service employee.

What Cannot be sent to a PO Box?

Private shipping companies or carriers, such as UPS, FedEx and Amazon, are not able to deliver to (place mail in) a PO Box. Only the United States Postal Service® is permitted to deliver mail to (place mail in) a PO Box.

Why do some companies not ship to PO boxes?

They have a contract with a carrier that is not the post office. As a result, they cannot deliver to a post office box without paying postage in addition to their charges. As well, the post office has size and weight limits below that of other carriers. They just don’t want to deal with it.

Can you mail FedEx to a PO Box?

The only way to deliver to domestic P.O. boxes is to select FedEx SmartPost, which uses the USPS system in the final leg of delivery. It’s possible to ship to P.O. boxes in Puerto Rico and some international destinations via FedEx Express.

How do I enter a street address for a PO Box?

In Premium PO Box Service locations that offer Street Addressing, a customer’s mailing address may be either the street address for the Post Office where their PO Box is located, followed by # and the box number, or PO Box followed by the box number. Some merchants do not allow shipping to a PO Box address.

What happens if you send a package to a PO Box?

In most cases, as long as the package was sent to the P.O. box address via the US Postal Service, the package will remain on the premises of that post office for the recipient to pick up in person. Generally, a slip will be placed in the recipient’s box indicating that the package is being held.

What happens if you get a package too big for your PO Box?

(Remember, packages are kept in the post office for 15 days. So if your package is too large for your p. o. box, then you’ll have 15 days to pick it up.) If a parcel is larger than your PO Box, it will be placed in a parcel locker and the key to the locker is placed in your box so that you may retrieve the item.

Does USPS deliver to street address?

Street Addressing Service to receive packages that comply with USPS mailing standards deposited by private carriers, such as UPS, FedEx, DHL and Amazon. Both “street addressed” mail and PO Box addressed mail that comply with USPS mailing standards may be delivered to your PO Box.

How long does USPS hold packages for PO Box?

How Long Does USPS Hold Packages For A PO Box? When you have an item that doesn’t fit in your PO Box, the Post Office leaves you a notification in your box that you have a parcel to pick up at the front counter. What is this? In most cases, they will hold that package for the requisite 15 days.