Can the Post Office not give me my mail?
Yes, A postman can initiate a hold on mail for a number of reasons, including safety issues, mail is piling up, leading to suspicion that the addressee has moved, left no forwarding order, and not limited to just those. Theft of postal property falls under safety.
Can the Post Office legally withhold my mail?
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.
Is it illegal for mail to not be delivered?
Whoever, without authority, opens, or destroys any mail or package of newspapers not directed to him, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. (June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat.
Can you sue the USPS for not delivering mail?
You can also file a claim for the lost/delayed mail. Or call the U.S. Postal Service Domestic & International Tracking department at (800) 222-1811. My mail was damaged. Contact your local Postal Service Consumer & Industry Contact office, or file a claim.
Is delaying the mail a crime?
Whoever knowingly and willfully obstructs or retards the passage of the mail, or any carrier or conveyance carrying the mail, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.
Why am I not getting my mail delivered?
If your mailbox is empty, it could be because something’s blocking it. According to the USPS, a blocked mailbox will prevent delivery. “Customers are required, as a condition of delivery, to ensure that proper access is provided to mail receptacles,” the Postal Service states on its website.
Is receiving mail a constitutional right?
The postal powers of Congress embrace all measures necessary to ensure the safe and speedy transit and prompt delivery of the mails. And not only are the mails under the protection of the National Government, but they are also in contemplation of law its property.
Can I call my local Post Office directly?
To find a local USPS number for a specific post office, use the “Locations” link on the USPS website and enter your location. You can call the national USPS number at 1-800-275-8777.
Who has control over post offices?
USPS is operated by a 11-person Board of Governors (which resembles the board of directors of a public corporation)—the Postmaster General, his deputy (currently vacant), and nine governors appointed by the President and approved by the Senate for seven-year terms.
What do I do if my carrier doesn’t deliver my mail?
Your carrier may not be required to do so if they don’t have mail to deliver to your address. To find out, contact your local Postal Service Consumer & Industry Contact office. My letter carrier doesn’t deliver my mail every day. Please contact your local Postal Service Consumer & Industry Contact office or you may file a complaint online.
What do I do if my mail is late or lost?
If your mail is arriving late, being misdelivered, or you are having a problem with an attempted delivery, please contact your local post office, your local Postal Service Consumer & Industy Contact office or you may file a complaint online. My mail has been lost or delayed. If you have a tracking number, use the USPS Tracking System.
Why won’t my letter carrier pick up my mail?
My letter carrier won’t pick up my outgoing mail. Your carrier may not be required to do so if they don’t have mail to deliver to your address. To find out, contact your local Postal Service Consumer & Industry Contact office. My letter carrier doesn’t deliver my mail every day.
What if my mail is late or misdelivered?
If your mail is arriving late, being misdelivered, or you are having a problem with an attempted delivery, please contact your local post office, your local Postal Service Consumer & Industy Contact office or you may file a complaint online.