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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations

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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations

USPS rules for mailbox height, placement, locking mailboxes, wall mount units, and package mailboxes. Plus, which common requirements are not USPS rules at all.

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How does a mail carrier deliver to a locking mailbox?
According to USPS regulations, mail carriers cannot be required to use a key to access personal residential mailboxes. We design our locking mailboxes to take deliveries without the need for...
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How to Order Replacement Mailbox Keys
Ordering replacement keys for your Mail Boss mailbox is painless- all you need is your key number.
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Don't Put Your Mailbox Flag Up
The red mailbox flag is a signal to thieves to steal your mail. If you have a locking mailbox, there is no reason to ever put your mailbox flag up....
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A Theft Proof Mailbox?
Is the Mail Boss is 100% theft proof? While no locking mailbox is 100% theft proof, the Mail Boss is a cut above the rest. Here's why.
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A Guide to USPS Mailbox Regulations
USPS rules for mailbox height, placement, locking mailboxes, wall mount units, and package mailboxes. Plus, which common requirements are not USPS rules at all.
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Mailbox Strength and Durability on Impact
Why are the Mail Boss mailboxes virtually indestructible? They are made of heavy-gauge steel, but they also have the patented Fast-Trak Mounting Plate.
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Why Mailboxes are Federal Property
Once you install your mailbox, and it is ready for the receipt of mail, you effectively lease your mailbox to the federal government for the service of mail delivery. Let's...
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Mailbox Replacement, The Easy Way
So you need to replace your mailbox? Consider the MailBoss! With a patented Fast-Trak Mounting Plate, this mailbox is easy to install in minutes on any surface.
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Homeowners Associations and Secure Locking Mailboxes
Subject to HOA regulations but want the privacy and security of a secure locking mailbox?Here's everything you need to know.
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Will I need a new mailbox post?
So, you want to upgrade to a Mail Boss but already have a post? No worries- you can use your existing post with the Mail Boss.
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Why Steel is the Best Material for a Locking Mailbox
The best material to use in a true security locking mailbox is heavy-duty galvanized powder-coated steel.
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Locking Mailboxes 101
Does the mail carrier need a key? How does it work? Here's everything you need to know about locking security mailboxes.
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How locking mailboxes stop ID theft
A vital component of identity security is using a secure, locking mailbox to protect your sensitive mail.