If you ve lost one of your community mailbox keys have your spare key copied at any hardware store or locksmith.
New community mailbox key.
The cost to replace lost keys is 29 plus applicable taxes.
Policy regarding locked mailboxes and mailbox keys.
The lock will then have to be replaced and a new set of keys issued.
If you rent an apartment townhouse condominium or home in a complex with a centralized mailbox system and lost your key ask the on site manager or superintendent for a replacement.
Prepared by the postmaster and delivered when there is a problem with your mailbox or receptacle.
Find the parcel compartment that matches the number on the parcel key tag.
The builder or property owner is responsible for providing lock and key service for privately owned cluster boxes.
The cost to replace lost keys is 29 plus applicable taxes.
The post office defines cluster units as free standing pedestal mounted metal mailboxes containing eight 12 13 or 16 individually locked mailboxes and parcel compartments.
Your mailbox needs attention.
If the mailbox is for a house condo apartment or other physical residence customers make arrangements to pick up the mailbox key s from the owner manager or prior resident when they move in.
If by any chance you have a spare community mailbox key at home you could easily get it duplicated at a walmart key maker or by calling a professional 24 hour locksmith if you ve lost both of your community mailbox keys then your only option is to complete the new keys replacement form which is usually located on the website of the post office that owns.
Use the key to open the parcel compartment remove your parcel then lock it up again.
You can either put the request in writing or ask in person depending on the community s policies.
If you ve lost both keys complete the online form to request new keys.
If your parcel isn t there check your compartment for a key to one of the parcel compartments in the community mailbox.
Each box can cost 1 000 or more depending on the style and size.
Action must be taken to correct the problems or risk having your mail service suspended until the problems are resolved.
Replacing locks and keys.
Community mailboxes give residents of a community condominium or apartment complex a centralized location where they can pick up and drop off their mail.
Many postal service customers have centrally located or cluster mailboxes that all residents of their apartment townhouse condominium or housing complex use using these handy tips and tags will help the postal service to provide you with accurate and uninterrupted mail delivery service.
If you ve lost both keys complete the online form to request new keys.
After years of continuous use mailbox locks may jam up or fail due to rust or internal mechanical issues.
