How long may a customer have Temporary Forwarding?

The correct answer is six months because the United States Postal Service (USPS) allows customers to set up Temporary Forwarding for a maximum duration of this period. Temporary Forwarding is intended for customers who anticipate being away from their permanent address for a relatively short time, such as during a vacation or an extended business trip.

During these six months, all mail sent to the customer's original address gets forwarded to the temporary address specified by the customer. This service ensures that essential mail is received without interruption. After six months, if the customer needs to continue forwarding mail, they would need to set up a more permanent solution or apply for a new Temporary Forwarding request if they plan to be away again.

The other durations listed do not align with USPS policy for Temporary Forwarding, which distinctly limits the service to six months to encourage customers to either return to their original address or to transition to permanent forwarding solutions if needed.