How to get a Mailbox Moved for an Elderly Adult

Older adults may choose to move their mailbox for a variety of reasons. For example, if getting to the mailbox requires walking a long distance or navigating uneven terrain, moving it may make it more accessible.

Moving it can also make it easier to navigate through adverse weather conditions. But what exactly is involved with moving a mailbox? In this post, we’ll review how to get a mailbox moved for elderly.

Are You Allowed to Move Your Mailbox?

Making a mailbox more accessible will create extra convenience for older adults. It is not against the law to move a mailbox but there are certain regulations in place. We’ll review some of these later in this post.

Can You Put a Mailbox Anywhere?

Can you move a mailbox? Yes. Can you move your mailbox anywhere? Not necessarily. In order to move your mailbox, you have to go through the proper channels. Save yourself the headaches by moving a mailbox without consulting experts first. In the next section, we’ll go over what to do before moving your mailbox.

Contact your local postmaster. This is the immediate first step you should make. There are no national laws mandating relocation of mailboxes by USPS. Instead, local postmasters decide what is best for their geographic location and mail service. Make a quick call or visit your local post office. They’ll be able to give you advice on the best location and they may even give you approval for the relocation. In Temecula, our mailbox was broken into and it took almost a year to get it replaced. Hopefully, it would not take that long to relocate your mailbox here in Murrieta, Menifee, etc., but this should give you a rough idea of how this is possible.

We hope to be a resource for your loved ones even outside of caring for them in their homes. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.griswoldcare.com/greater-temecula/. You can also call/text at 951-346-1352 or email at nolan.chandler@griswoldhomecare.com.