For how long may a customer receive Temporary Forwarding of their mail?

The correct answer is that a customer may receive Temporary Forwarding of their mail for 6 months with a possible renewal. This policy is designed to accommodate individuals who may be temporarily relocating, such as for a job assignment, travel, or other reasons.

The six-month period allows enough time for individuals who are not permanently moving to ensure they still receive important correspondence without having to change their address permanently. Furthermore, the option for renewal provides flexibility, enabling customers to extend the forwarding service if needed, especially if their situation changes and they need to remain away longer than initially anticipated.

The time frames provided in the other options would not effectively meet the needs of most customers who are temporarily relocating, as three months could be too short for some situations, while nine months extends beyond what is typically considered temporary. Only allowing one month may not cater to those who require more extended periods to have their mail forwarded.