PS Form 8176 Premium Forwarding Service Residential (Pfs-Residential) Application

What Is PS Form 8176?

This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on January 1, 2014 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is PS Form 8176?
A: PS Form 8176 is an application for Premium Forwarding Service Residential (PFS-Residential).

Q: What is Premium Forwarding Service Residential (PFS-Residential)?
A: Premium Forwarding Service Residential (PFS-Residential) is a mail forwarding service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) for individuals who temporarily relocate.

Q: Who is eligible for PFS-Residential?
A: Any individual who is temporarily relocating and has a current USPS Change of Address on file is eligible for PFS-Residential.

Q: How does PFS-Residential work?
A: With PFS-Residential, USPS will hold your mail at the local Post Office and reship it to your temporary address on a predetermined schedule.

Q: How do I apply for PFS-Residential?
A: You can apply for PFS-Residential by completing PS Form 8176 and submitting it to your local Post Office.

Q: How long can I use PFS-Residential?
A: You can use PFS-Residential for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of one year.

Q: Can I extend my PFS-Residential service?
A: Yes, you can extend your PFS-Residential service by submitting another PS Form 8176 to your local Post Office.

Q: What happens to my mail after the PFS-Residential service ends?
A: After the PFS-Residential service ends, USPS will resume delivery to your original address.

Q: Can I cancel my PFS-Residential service?
A: Yes, you can cancel your PFS-Residential service by notifying your local Post Office in writing.