Mailbox Key

[Michigansunseekr]

We purchased a home in TV earlier this year. During the transition, we seem to have misplaced the mailbox keys. Does anyone happen to know, is there a solution to replacing it if we live out of state? We called the post office and they said it can only be done in person. And I understand why it's a sticky situation. I won't go into all the details of why it's so important just now but we need to give our home watch person the ability to get the mail as soon as possible. Thanks for any suggestions.

[NIPAS K-9]

We purchased a home in TV earlier this year. During the transition, we seem to have misplaced the mailbox keys. Does anyone happen to know, is there a solution to replacing it if we live out of state? We called the post office and they said it can only be done in person. And I understand why it's a sticky situation. I won't go into all the details of why it's so important just now but we need to give our home watch person the ability to get the mail as soon as possible. Thanks for any suggestions.
If you purchased using the village properties, they should have a key number on file. If not you may have to have the lock replaced with new keys. Check with a locksmith, they can also direct you. I'm sure you are not the first this has happened to. Hope this helps

[keithwand]

Don't have an answer but welcome from another Michigander!

[nkrifats]

If you purchased using the village properties, they should have a key number on file. If not you may have to have the lock replaced with new keys. Check with a locksmith, they can also direct you. I'm sure you are not the first this has happened to. Hope this helps

Post Office has to do the mailbox keys.

[mulligan]

A locksmith CANNOT by law, duplicate those keys.

[PaPaLarry]

Postal Service, only ones who can change lock. Might want to contact carrier who delivers your mail, when they arrive for delivery. (Home Watch person can ask to have mail held to pick up, or with identification and proof, can have lock changed for you) Have mail forwarded to someone close, or forwarded to you personally, until your ready to move or come down.

[Michigansunseekr]

Big thanks to each one of you! Loving the hospitality-looking out for each other, attitude of the members who use this site. The post office was the right direction to head. I believe we're all set for now. Thanks again!!