Do I need to return my PO Box keys?
You’ll need to return your PO Box keys to the post office and will have 10 days to pick up any remaining mail.
What is the key deposit for 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.
What do you do with post office box keys?
The key in your mailbox is a parcel locker key. This key has a tag that indicates the parcel locker that contains your item. Insert the key into the correct parcel locker, and you will be able to retrieve your mail piece. The key will remain in the locker once you have inserted it.
How much is the USPS key deposit?
The USPS charges a $3 deposit for the first two keys, and a $6 fee for additional duplicate keys. The post office also has lock replacement and late payment fees of $20.
What happens if I dont return mailbox key?
The USPS does not keep copies of the keys and not does charge a deposit for use of the CBU or keys. If the keys get lost, USPS installs a new lock and keys at the customer’s expense. If the customer moves, they must return all three compartment keys to the post office that handles that address.
What happens if you lose your post office box key?
USPS post office boxes come with two keys so that you have a spare if you lose the main one. However, if you lose both of your keys, you need to fill out USPS Form 1093 to get another copy. If your post office box keys are worn down or damaged, you should have the option to get replacements without charge.
How do I get a PO box key?
How do I get keys to my PO Box? You will receive two keys (or combination) for your PO Box at the Post Office where your box is located—after you have paid the applicable fee, submitted a completed PO Box application (PS Form 1093) and your two forms of acceptable U.S. ID are verified.
How much does USPS charge for a lost PO box key?
If you ever lost the key or just want another key, you come to your local PO hosting you box, there is $9.00 per key. If you want another lock, there is $22.00 per new lock, and again, you receive two new keys.
What happens if you lose a PO box key?