You shouldn t pry open your mailbox because it s against the law and also because our carriers can t deliver mail to unlocked or unsecured boxes.
Usps parcel box key not working.
Yet there was no key left in my mailbox for me to open the parcel box.
I called explained the situation and was told to file a claim.
1 point 3 years ago.
The postal clerk will let you know.
It takes about two weeks for lock replacement.
Leave a note for your carrier.
If it s a usps mailbox and your key no longer works you can get a new lock keys installed free of charge.
The ones left outside in the elements often get really stiff and take a bit of force to turn.
Leave a note taped to the outside of the box where the carrier will see it.
The wd in wd 40 stands for water displacement which is exactly what you need if moisture is the problem.
I called the usps local postmaster to request my mailbox lock be replaced this was suggested by my mail carrier that verified with me my lock is no longer operable.
If the lpo does not service the mailbox this means the property owner or manager is responsible for the maintenance.
If the regular carrier for some reason keeps the keys in the lockers themselves so he doesn t have to deal with it someone may have mixed up the keys and you could have the wrong one in your box.
If the package just fits in the locker sometimes it can block the mechanism from turning.
If you ve lost or misplaced your mailbox key ask the owner manager or superintendent of your apartment or home for a replacement.
Find the nearest location call early in the morning preferably around 8 am before the carriers go out give them the tracking details and explain the carrier failed to leave the key for the parcel locker and could they please rectify.
So try that and it it doesb t solver the problem it could be a mechanical issue with the.
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Meanwhile while you are at your local post office fill out a form for holding the mail.
The postmaster told me the only way they will replace the lock is if i bring a copy of my property deed into the post office during regular business hours.
Our apologies i emailed back with no response.
I file a claim to which i only received we have to assume your package is lost.