How to Request a Second Mailbox Key

If you live in an area where mail is delivered to a P.O. box instead of to your home you know these mailboxes are locked and require keys. Normally, the post office will only issue you one key when you open your P.O. box, but if you need additional keys, it's easy to request them at the post office.

Things You'll Need

• P.O. box
• Picture ID
• Fee

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Go to the post office counter and request additional keys for your P.O. box. Present a picture ID as proof of ownership of the box.

   • 2

     Ask for up to five more keys and prepare to pay the modest fee for each key (as of April, 2011 the fee is one dollar per key).

   • 3

     Receive the new keys. Go to your mailbox to test them and ensure they work properly.