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Free Mail Service | United States Postal Service (USPS)

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Resource Name:Free Mail Service | United States Postal Service (USPS)

address

475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20260

Eligibility

Individuals without a permanent address, or those who live where delivery is not possible; under certain conditions.

Required documents

Completed application, ID if not known to the Postmaster

Hours

Varies by location, call or visit the website for more information.
800-275-8777

Voice

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Main Phone

Application process

To apply for a no-fee PO Box, start by calling your local post office to confirm availability. Then, complete USPS PS Form 1093, which is available online or in person. Applicants must provide two forms of identification—a photo ID and a non-photo ID—but if you don’t have these, a postmaster or shelter worker can vouch for you, and a homeless certification report may also be accepted.

Fees

None

Service area

United States

Provides free mail service for consumers without a permanent address, or where mail delivery is not possible. Consumers can register for a P.O. box where mail is kept until the they collect it. The box is numbered and located in a local post office. Individuals who are unable to meet the requirements for a P.O. box, or are unwilling to open a P.O. box, can still receive free general delivery service and pick up their mail at a local post office during business hours.