Many people don’t consider it, but there are federal regulations that govern how a locking roadside mailbox must be displayed in your yard. The rules aren't complicated and are made with the sole purpose of making it easier and more efficient for mail carriers to deliver the mail to your house or office.
One of the primary considerations to keep in mind is if you select a custom-designed mailbox it must be authorized by the local postmaster. It's not possible to just create a mailbox of any shape or size and expect to keep getting your mail.
Any mailbox with a lock requires the approval of the Postmaster General and include a slot sufficient to handle the volume of mail you ordinarily receive. Remember, it's a violation of the USPS regulations to put any type of advertisement on the mailbox or the mailbox post.
The following are required for mailboxes with attached newspaper receptacle.
* Does not need to touch the mailbox for support
* Does not restrict the regular process of mail delivery
* Does not prevent the flag on the mailbox from the view of the mail carrier
* It can't go beyond the front of the mailbox when the door of the mailbox is closed
* The receptacle can't create a safety hazard to either the mail carrier or his or her vehicle
Furthermore, the name or address on your mailbox should be at least 1 inch high. However this is to help the mail delivery person be able to very easily identify your residence.
The mailbox will need to stand between 41 and 45 inches above the road’s surface with the exception in cases where the road or curb does not allow this distance. It is also important to install locking roadside mailboxes on the right side of the road so that they will be facing in the direction of the carrier’s traveling route.
Your mailbox should be positioned between six and eight inches from the curb. To make sure you are following the most current regulations, contact your local post office prior to deciding to move your mailbox.
It is also necessary for you to keep the mailbox in good condition, ensuring that the post is sturdy and not broken. There should always be a transparent pathway for mail carriers to put mail into the box or they're not going to deliver your mail.
It is the duty of the owner to replace any mailbox that becomes damaged.
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