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Can you put a mailbox anywhere?
The USPS does not legislate the relocation of residential mailboxes nationally. Rather, they allow local postmasters to decide what is best for their geographic location and mail service. Make a quick trip or call to your local post office first. USPS mailbox location rules are strict.
Where do I have to place my mailbox?
Where to Place the Mailbox Position your mailbox 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry. Place your mailbox 6″ to 8″ back from the curb. Put your house or apartment number on the mailbox.
Which side of the driveway does the mailbox go on?
Mailboxes in the United States of America should be on the right-hand side of the road. This makes it so your mail carrier can drive up to your mailbox and deliver your mail without getting out of their vehicle.
Can I just put up a mailbox?
Important: Before installing, moving or replacing your mailbox or mailbox support, you will need to contact your Postmaster or mailperson from your local Post Office™. All mailboxes must be approved by the Postal Service™. Custom made mailboxes will be approved by the Postmaster if they meet established standards.
How much clearance is needed around a mailbox?
A 30-foot approach is required – 15 feet before and 15 feet after the mailbox – to allow carriers to deliver mail safely. Keep trash cans, vehicles and other objects away from mailboxes, and make sure paths to boxes are cleared of snow and ice on walking routes.
Can you move your mailbox to your door?
Regardless of where you are moving the mailbox 2 inches from its current location, or from the street to the house, you do need to request permission to move the mailbox. Call your local Post Office and speak with a delivery manager.
Can I decorate my mailbox?
The mailbox may be any color. The carrier signal flag can be any color except any shade of green, brown, white, yellow or blue. The preferred flag color is fluorescent orange. Also, the flag color must present a clear contrast with predominant color of the mailbox.
What height should mailbox be?
According to United States Postal regulations proper placement of a mailbox means at least 41 and no more than 45 inches about ground and no part of the mailbox may be closer than 8 inches behind the back of the curb (see illustration).
Do you need concrete for mailbox post?
Concrete will provide a strong and stable foundation; however, it isn’t required. Once the concrete has dried, additional dirt can then be distributed on top of the concrete and around the mailbox post. If you want to forgo using concrete, another option is to fill the remaining depth of the hole with dirt.
Can I move mailbox to other side of driveway?
Yes, you can! Moving your mailbox to the opposite side of your driveway will not affect the sequential order of the sorting /delivering process of your mail.
Do I own my mailbox?
Yes, Mailboxes Are Federal Property Assuming a USPS-compliant mailbox is installed and ready for use, it’s considered federal property. In other words, the homeowner doesn’t legally own his or her mailbox; it’s the property of the U.S. government. Prior to installation, however, mailboxes aren’t federal property.
Can I take down my mailbox?
In the U.S., no it is not illegal to remove your mailbox. Technically, although it is for the exclusive use of the USPS, it is still, essentially, your property. You actually rent it to the USPS for FREE when it is installed and used to deliver your mail. In the U.S., no it is not illegal to remove your mailbox.
Is blocking mailbox illegal?
According to the U.S. Mail ” It is illegal to block a mailbox, you cannot interfere with the U.S. Mail in anyway”.
Do you put numbers on both sides of mailbox?
We often get asked if house numbers should be applied to both sides of the mailbox. In most cases the answer is yes. Unless one side of your mailbox is obstructed, having mailbox numbers on both sides of your mailbox allows for drivers and emergency responders to identify your property when driving in any direction.
Can Mailman refuse to deliver mail because of snow?
While it’s said that “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night” will prevent the the U.S. Postal Service from delivering mail, that’s not entirely true after a massive snowstorm. If a mailbox is not cleared of snow or steps leading to a house are icy, the mail carriers may not deliver mail.
Can I put a sticker on my mailbox?
It’s OK to put a sticker on a post or pole — but not directly on the mailbox, Roy says. Cole says that If anyone wants help in removing a sticker the newspaper will oblige.
