41 to 45 inches
Measure the height of your mailbox post. USPS requirements state that a mailbox height must be 41 to 45 inches above the road’s surface. Standard mailbox height above the ground is 42 inches. Mark a spot on your lawn six to eight inches back from your curb.

How high should a rural mailbox be from the ground?

The bottom of your rural mailbox can be no lower than 41 inches and no higher than 45 inches from ground level. These four inches of variance allow residents some range to affix their rural mailboxes while maintaining safety, mail integrity and aesthetics.

What are the rules for mailbox placement?

By USPS regulatory standards, your mailbox should be 41” to 45” from the ground or street surface and up to the inside floor of the mailbox. Your mailbox door should be set 6” to 8” back from the front face of the curb or the edge of the road.

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.

Do I need permission to move my mailbox?

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.

Which side of the driveway does the mailbox go on?

right-hand
Your mailbox door must be 6 to 8 inches from the curb when closed. Your mailbox must face outward and be placed on the right-hand side of the road.

Can I put a sticker on my mailbox?

According to Twana Barber, spokeswoman for the postal service, no third party (such as the News-Leader) is allowed to put stickers or decals on mailboxes.

How do I get a mailbox key for my new house?

Lost Your Community Mailbox Keys

1. Find the website for the USPS post office that oversees your mailbox.
2. Fill out the new keys replacement form and pay the fee (typically, the cost is $20 or more).
3. The postal service company will send you a notice card via email when your new key is ready for pick-up.

Do you need concrete for mailbox post?

Most mailbox post installations require a 60 lb. bag of dry concrete. Pour a little more water on top of the concrete mix. The concrete mix in the ground will soak in both the water you poured earlier as well as the water from the top.

Can I move the location of my mailbox?

Postal Service Rules The Postal Service permits moving a mailbox, but it must be placed in a location that is readily accessible by a mail carrier. For example, roadside mailboxes must in a location where mail carriers can place mail from their delivery vehicles.

Do I need permission to change my mailbox?

To replace your curbside mailbox with a wall-mounted mailbox, you must get your local postmaster’s permission. Place the mailbox near the main entrance so your mail carrier can easily see it.

Is it illegal to put a note in a mailbox?

Yes, it is illegal to place a note in someone’s mailbox. A mailbox is for the sole purpose of delivery and retrieval of the US mail. It is for items bearing postage and delivered by USPS employees. It is illegal for anyone else to place anything in or on the box.

How do I know what mailbox is mine?

Question: How do I find out where my mailbox is with just the key to the lock? You take your identification to the front desk of the post office branch where your box is located and you tell the clerk that you have forgotten your box number because you haven’t been to the office for a while.

Who is responsible for mailbox key?

If the mailbox is for a house, condo, apartment or other physical residence, customers make arrangements to pick up the mailbox key(s) from the owner, manager or prior resident when they move in. The builder or property owner is responsible for providing lock and key service for privately owned cluster boxes.

How many bags of concrete do I need for a mailbox post?

Pour dry concrete mix into the hole. Most mailbox post installations require a 60 lb. bag of dry concrete.

Can I move my mailbox to my side of the road?

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.