For an activated account with package receiving enabled, eligible packages are stored in a locked office area at 462 Memory Lane, Suite 120, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Pickup is availableSunday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Saturday. Follow the ready-for-pickup instructions for your item before traveling to the office.
Package-service availability—and supported carrier, item, size, storage, and fee rules—are confirmed before activation. Do not send a package until the activated account shows package receiving as enabled. Any package-shipping option must be separately confirmed before you rely on it.
Forwarding a letter is simple. Forwarding a package has more moving parts — weight, carriers, customs, storage — and that's exactly where people get surprised by cost or delay. The rest of this guide explains the questions to ask when a provider offers package forwarding; it does not promise that EverAddress can ship a particular package.
What a package workflow should tell you
A responsible provider should explain how an eligible package is matched to an account, what arrival details are recorded, when storage begins, and which pickup or shipment actions are actually available. Never infer those options from a marketing demo: rely on the item status and terms shown for the activated account.
Options a provider may offer
Depending on the provider, account, item, and released terms, options may include:
- Forward it to wherever you'll be, with a quote shown first.
- Hold it to combine with other items later.
- Consolidate several packages into one box to cut postage.
- Return to sender if it's a wrong or unwanted delivery.
- Dispose of it, with your authorization, if it's not worth shipping.
Consolidation can reduce postage
When a provider offers consolidation, combining several eligible items can reduce the number of outbound shipments. Repacking rules, handling charges, liability terms, and the final carrier quote still matter. EverAddress does not currently promise consolidation. For RV travel, see the questions to ask before routing parts to your next stop.
Carriers and cost
Postage is the real cost, and it depends on weight, size, and where it's going. Reputable services pass postage through and add a handling fee for preparing the shipment, rather than marking up a mystery flat rate. Expedited delivery, oversize handling, insurance, and long-term storage are add-ons you choose. Because rates move, you should always see a quote before confirming — and no honest service guarantees an exact delivery time, since that's the carrier's job, not the mailbox's.
International shipments and customs
Shipping across borders adds customs paperwork, possible duties or taxes at the destination, and restrictions on certain items and countries. Some things simply can't be shipped to some places. A good workflow surfaces the customs steps and estimated costs before you confirm, so you decide with the full picture. For living abroad, this pairs withgetting your U.S. mail overseas.
The storage clock
Packages do not sit indefinitely. A provider's terms should define the holding window, any storage fees, and the process for an unclaimed item. Confirm those specifics before sending anything and rely on the terms shown for the activated account.
Not every item, carrier, or destination is supported by every provider. Costs, customs, and timing vary. EverAddress does not currently promise package shipping, consolidation, international forwarding, or a package-handling turnaround. Local pickup applies only to an eligible item on an activated account with package receiving enabled.
- Confirm package receiving, carrier rules, item limits, storage, and fees before sending anything.
- For an eligible EverAddress pickup, wait for the item's ready-for-pickup instructions before traveling.
- Consolidation may reduce postage when a provider supports it and its terms make sense.
- Request a complete carrier and handling quote before approving a shipment.
- International shipping adds customs, duties, and item restrictions.
- Read the provider's holding, storage, and unclaimed-item rules first.
Common questions
How much does package forwarding cost?
The main cost is postage, which depends on the package's weight, dimensions, and destination, plus a handling fee for preparing the shipment. Options like expedited service, oversize items, insurance, and long-term storage can add to it. Because postage varies so much, a good service shows you a quote before you confirm rather than promising a flat price.
Where can I pick up an eligible EverAddress package?
For an activated account with package receiving enabled, eligible packages are stored in a locked office area at 462 Memory Lane, Suite 120, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Pickup is available Sunday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; closed Saturday. Follow the ready-for-pickup instructions for your item before traveling to the office.
Can you combine several packages into one shipment?
Some providers offer consolidation, subject to their item rules, repacking policy, liability terms, and fee schedule. Confirm availability before sending packages; EverAddress does not currently promise this option.
Can packages be forwarded internationally?
Some providers support selected international destinations, subject to customs forms, duties, carrier availability, and item restrictions. Confirm the provider's supported route and total before relying on it; EverAddress does not currently promise international forwarding.
What happens if I don't forward a package right away?
Provider policies usually define holding, storage fees, return, and unclaimed-item handling. EverAddress package limits, holding terms, and fees are account-specific and must be confirmed before sending anything.
General information. Shipping costs, customs rules, and item eligibility vary and are confirmed per shipment.