Can PO boxes be searched?

Step 1: Search for Post Office locations near you by using the search bar under “Find a PO Box Near You.”

Can you trace the owner of a PO Box?

It’s usually necessary to identify an individual person you need to sue or subpoena, but the United States post office boxes often don’t let you know who’s behind them. Or perhaps the business or person has moved, and you need their forwarding address (not necessarily a PO Box).

What happens if you don’t return a PO Box key?

You’ll need to return your PO Box keys to the post office and will have 10 days to pick up any remaining mail.

Can PO Box be used as billing address?

Banks usually do not accept a PO box as a billing address. Banks can certainly send mails to a PO box, but they must first validate the physical address to do so.

Are PO boxes anonymous?

Please note that the United States Postal Service does not guarantee anonymity; under particular circumstances, the USPS can disclose your ghost address. For people who work from home or travel for work, having an anonymous post office box is a lifesaver.

How do I find out who owns a PO Box address?

Visit the post office with the evidence and make your request for the box holder’s name, or send copies of the proof to the post office along with a written request.

Is a PO Box Anonymous?

Are PO boxes confidential?

You’ll have mail security because a PO Box is physically located inside a post office and is securely monitored in the location. It is also locked and accessible only with a key or lock combination.

What happens if I don’t pay my PO Box?

If we have not received your payment by the 10th day after the due date, your PO Box service will be terminated and all incoming mail will be returned to senders. To reopen your box, you would need to pay in person and, in addition to any unpaid box fees, you may be assessed a lock change or handling fee.

Can I get a refund on a PO Box?

If you already have PO Box™ keys: Request a pro-rated refund for unused time in your PO Box service agreement. Apply for a refund at the Post Office where the PO Box is located.

How do you enter a PO Box payment?

To enter a PO Box as your credit card’s billing address, simply enter the box number as the street number and the words “PO Box” as the street name.

What mail Cannot be sent to a PO Box?

Private shipping companies or carriers, such as UPS, FedEx and Amazon, are not able to deliver to (place mail in) a PO Box. Only the United States Postal Service® is permitted to deliver mail to (place mail in) a PO Box.