What are the rules for mailboxes?
Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when placing your 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.
Can I put my 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.
Do all mailboxes need to be ADA?
Accessibility – ADA For interior mailrooms, the ADA specifies that at least 5% of the mailboxes must meet accessibility guidelines. Local regulations may override this percentage and require 100% compliance.
Do you have to have your name on mailbox?
Yes. When a mailbox application (ps form 1583) is filed with a post office and approved, the owner/renter of the box needs to list the names of the people who will be receiving mail at that box other than themselves. Only those people are legally able to receive mail at that box.
Is a flag required on a mailbox?
Contrary to what some people believe, the United States Postal Service (USPS) doesn’t require the use of a carrier signal flag on all mailboxes. The USPS has two primary classifications for curbside mailboxes: limited service and full service.
Can I leave a letter in my mailbox for pickup?
To send your letter or postcard: Leave it in your mailbox for carrier pickup. Drop it off in a blue collection box. Take it to a Post Office™ lobby drop.
What are the regulations for a USPS mailbox?
While some rules apply to all mailboxes in general, there are separate, specific regulations for locking, package or wall mount mailboxes. USPS mailbox regulations for in ground and surface mount post installation. All manufactured mailboxes must meet the internal and external dimension requirements of the USPS.
How tall do mailboxes have to be from the curb?
If you do not have a raised curb remember to contact your local postmaster for proper guidance. USPS mailbox regulations apply for Post Mounted Mailboxes and Locking Mailboxes. • Mailbox height must be 41”- 45” from the surface of the road or point of entry. • Mailbox must be 6” to 8” back from the curb.
Why do we need standardization of mailboxes?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires residential mailboxes to conform to a number of rules and regulations. The standardization of mailboxes helps to ensure the safety of mail carriers and the items they deliver.
How tall does mailbox have to be in order to be ADA compliant?
In compliance with ADA regulations, the high forward and high side reach shall be a maximum of 58” above the finished floor. • 30”- The USPS Arrow lock (master door lock) opening shall be a minimum of 30” above the finished floor. • 28”- The floor of the lowest tenant mailbox shall be no less than 28” above the finished floor.