USPS Asking Montanans to Check Their Mailboxes Right Now

Whether your mail gets delivered in a mailbox or a P.O. Box, the USPS is asking Montana residents to check and make sure that your mailbox meets their standards so that postal workers can continue to deliver your mail safely.

USPS to Montana Residents: Check Your Mailbox Right Now

Each year, the third week in May is designated as Mailbox Improvement Week by the United States Postal Service. Customers are encouraged to improve their mailboxes to ensure the safety of postal workers who deliver the mail.

Many towns in Montana don't offer at-home mail delivery, and residents are required to pick up their mail at the local post office. However, if you get mail delivered to your home, your mailbox needs to meet certain standards, according to the USPS.

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Helpful Tips on Where to Place Your Mailbox in Montana

• Your mailbox needs to be 41″ to 45″ from the road surface to the bottom of the mailbox or point of mail entry.
• Your mailbox should be positioned  6″ to 8″ back from the curb. If you do not have a raised curb, contact your local postmaster for guidance.
• Always put your house or apartment number on the mailbox.
• If your mailbox is on a different street from your house or apartment, put your full street address on the box.

Additional Ways to Improve Your Mailbox in Montana

• Make sure your mailbox is approved by the Postmaster General
• Your mailbox needs to be designed to protect mail from the weather
• Your mailbox should be safe to use
• Make sure your mailbox is conveniently located and easily accessible.
• Make sure your mailbox is clean and has a neat appearance.

For more information about mailbox requirements in Montana, click here.