How to Open a Post Office Account

It is important to open a post office account so that you can receive important letters, documents, packages and more through the mail. There is more than one way to set up a post office account, and there are several things to consider when setting up the account.

• Ask for a post office box if you live in a rural location where mail is not delivered in a truck. People who have post office boxes have to visit the post office to pick up their mail. This takes time and effort, but post office boxes offer more security and you do not have to wait for your mail to be delivered to you. Consider choosing a larger box option if you know you will be receiving a lot of larger packages in your post office box. A large post office box may be ideal for a businessperson.


• Go directly to your local post office and speak with a postal clerk to set up your post office account. You will need to bring your driver’s license or ID with you to set up the account. The post office clerk will give you some paperwork to fill out. You will need to know your physical address and other personal information to open the account.


• Go online to the United States Postal Service website and open a post office account there. This can save you time and gas money. You will have to register and create a password and username to open your account. Fill out all of the appropriate forms online to open your post office account. You will have to have a credit or debit card to pay for the account online.