The standard is 41-45 inches from the road surface. For more information go to:
http:/www.usps.com/receive/mailboxstandards.htm
When you don't pay for your box on time, the USPS will place a piece of cardboard or plastic over the back of your box so that you will not get mail in your box.
It is a federal offense for anyone other than a postal employee to put anything in a mail box.
42 inches from ground to bottom of the mail box.
I just found out by the USPS that you cannot hang anything on a mail box at all
Yes your mail can stop being delivered to you via USPS, you could be told you have to have a post office box instead which would be at your cost. I am a board member for my local Vicious dogs board and we just had an incident where a mail carrier was bit.
Yes, you typically need a mailbox for USPS to deliver mail and packages to your home. A mailbox provides a designated location for postal workers to securely place your mail. However, if you live in an area without mailboxes, USPS may deliver directly to your door or use alternative delivery methods, depending on the situation. For some services, like packages, you can also choose to have items delivered to a nearby post office or a USPS-approved location.
The smallest size box you can mail is typically determined by the postal service's guidelines. For the United States Postal Service (USPS), the minimum dimensions for a package are 3 inches in length, 6 inches in height, and 1/4 inch in thickness. However, the box must also meet minimum weight requirements and be properly sealed. Always check with your local postal service for specific regulations.
The United States Postal Services owns all the mailboxes into which the USPS delivers mail. The USPS contracts with private vendors, like Mailboxes Etc. or the UPS Store, which rent mailboxes that consumers can use for mail delivery. The laws apply as with any mail that goes through the U.S. postal service.
As of my last update, the cost to mail a 2-pound box via USPS Parcel Select Ground (formerly Parcel Post) from Florida to California typically ranges from about $10 to $15, depending on the specific dimensions of the box and any additional services selected. For the most accurate pricing, it's best to check the USPS website or visit a local post office, as rates can vary and are subject to change.
Yes, there are standards for maintaining a mail box. Part of the reason is that there is a certain height that makes delivery possible from a vehicle so they do not need to get out of their truck to put the mail in your box.
This depends on the size, weight of the package and delivery location for your mail. If it is to big for the carrier or you normally get your mail in a small lock box it will probably be delivered by a delivery guy.
A person can usually go to the USPS to set up a mailing address. You can also have a post office box assigned to you once you are there.