Why does my USPS package say on hold?

Why does my USPS package say on hold?

USPS is telling people their mail is being held ‘at the request of the customer. When a mail carrier cannot deliver a package on the day it was scheduled because their shift is ending, postal workers say, the system sometimes generates a misleading “held at the request of the customer” message.

How long will USPS hold an intercepted package?

7 business days
USPS Package Intercept® request are active for 7 business days from the date of the request. The Post Office™ will make every attempt to locate the item.

What do I do if USPS holds my package?

You can request that the destination Post Office hold the item for you or have it returned to sender.

1. Verify that your shipment is eligible for Package Intercept.
2. If eligible, you can submit your request online after logging in with your USPS.com account.

How do I fix insufficient address USPS?

If the mailpiece is delivered to the correct location but the recipient on the mailpiece does not reside at the address:

1. Write “Not at this address” on mailpiece.
2. Don’t erase or mark over the address.
3. Provide the mailpiece to your mailperson or drop into a Collection Box receptacle.

Can USPS hold your package?

USPS Hold Mail® service can hold your mail safely at your local Post Office™ facility until you return, for up to 30 days. To hold your mail longer or to reroute your mail, please sign up for a forwarding service. You can make your request up to 30 days in advance or as early as the next scheduled delivery day.

Can you put a hold on USPS packages?

What happens to USPS packages with insufficient address?

Sometimes USPS returns a package back to you, for one reason or another. Typically, USPS returns a package because of an insufficient address, insufficient postage, or—in rare cases—if a recipient simply refuses to accept the package when USPS tries to deliver it.