Will the post office tell you who owns a PO box?

A post office box may seem anonymous, but there are ways in which you can find out the name of a post office box holder, as well as his real 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.

How do you remove a deceased person from mailing lists?

Register the deceased person on the Deceased Do Not Contact (DDNC) List administered by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). It helps to remove the deceased person from commercial direct marketing lists and is a good step to take immediately. There is no fee to register a name.

What happens to a PO box when someone dies?

If a box customer dies or disappears before the end of the period for which the box is issued, a temporary measure is to have another person listed on the PO Box, or an appointed executor, or administrator for a deceased person can file a temporary change of address form to keep mail going to the current PO Box.

How do I stop junk mail for a deceased person?

Court Order To Post Office You can hand-deliver or send a copy of the probate order to the decedent’s local post office that closes the estate and dismisses you as the executor. Next, request to stop all mail service immediately. The only way to completely stop delivery is requesting to discontinue all mail service.

Can you trace a P.O. box?

Easy. Convenient. To check it out, go to www.usps.com/poboxes and click on Go under “Locate a Post Office Box” on the right-hand side. When you enter a ZIP Code or address to locate an available P.O. Box, you receive a list of the closest Post Offices along with P.O. Box information for each office.

Can a P.O. box be 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 a deceased person?

How to Find Out If Someone Has Died

1. Read through online obituaries.
2. Social media should be your next choice.
3. Visit the website of a local place of worship.
4. Do a general search on a search engine.
5. Check local news websites.
6. Locate the person’s grave site to confirm whether they’ve passed away.

Is it illegal to open a dead persons mail?

Remember it is a federal offense to open and read someone else’s mail, so unless you’re a legal representative of the deceased person, don’t open their mail!

How do I find the physical location of a P.O. Box?

To check it out, go to www.usps.com/poboxes and click on Go under “Locate a Post Office Box” on the right-hand side. When you enter a ZIP Code or address to locate an available P.O. Box, you receive a list of the closest Post Offices along with P.O. Box information for each office.

How do you track mail with a tracking number?

Navigate to www.stamps.com/shipstatus/. Enter the USPS tracking number (to find it, simply look at the bottom of a shipping label) in the search bar; do not include any dashes or spaces. Click on “Check Status”. View the scan history and status information of your package.