09-03-2007, 05:42 AM
I did this about a month ago when I was between addresses.
There is or was about a two week wait for a P.O. Box at Hilo airport post office, so because of that they will only forward FROM Gen Del for 30 days, instead of the normal six months.
If you put yourself on the waiting list for a box, they will send you a notice when one is available.
They didn't ask me about residency, but then they could tell I lived on the island. They knew I wasn't staying in Hilo though, and didn't care about that.
I recommend you call the Hilo post office. You can get the local number through the national 800 number if you have the patience to put up with the annoying menu. ;-)
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There is or was about a two week wait for a P.O. Box at Hilo airport post office, so because of that they will only forward FROM Gen Del for 30 days, instead of the normal six months.
If you put yourself on the waiting list for a box, they will send you a notice when one is available.
They didn't ask me about residency, but then they could tell I lived on the island. They knew I wasn't staying in Hilo though, and didn't care about that.
I recommend you call the Hilo post office. You can get the local number through the national 800 number if you have the patience to put up with the annoying menu. ;-)
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