{"id":1262,"date":"2023-02-01T10:41:44","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/threaller.com\/?p=1262"},"modified":"2023-02-01T10:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T10:41:46","slug":"mailbox-flag-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/threaller.com\/mailbox-flag-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Mailbox Flag – Meaning & How It Works?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
We come across different mailboxes daily, some with mailbox flags and others without. But many people don\u2019t know the meaning of a mailbox flag or its purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basically, a mailbox flag is an indicator used by the owner to notify the USPS courier of outgoing mail<\/strong>. It can be placed in two different ways, each having a specific meaning to the courier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, I will discuss the mailbox flag, the purpose of a mailbox flag, and the USPS design and color requirements for a mailbox flag for those looking to get one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all traditional mailboxes have the mailbox flag because their main purpose is to receive mail. Over time, having the option to notify the postal courier of outgoing mail made more sense to people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people now choose to have the mailbox flag installed to get more out of their mailboxes. A mailbox flag, also known as a courier signal flag, is an indicator for the postal courier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is usually attached to the right-hand side of the box, that is the right side from the front end. It may be of any color, aside from white, green, yellow, brown, or blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two main indicators a mailbox flag gives, each of which has a different meaning to the postal courier. The two indicators are:<\/p>\n\n\n\nOverview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mailbox flag indicators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. No outgoing mail<\/h3>\n\n\n