Mailbox FAQ
We live on a county road and our mailbox was hit by a plow truck. How do we get a new one?
Anoka County will replace mailboxes with a standard size mailbox when:
- The mailbox has been hit by snowplow equipment.
- If, according to MnDOT's Mailbox Best Procedures and Policies and Installation drawings, the mailbox was installed at the proper height and location, or placed on a swing or pivot support, and was damaged by snow coming off the plow.
If your mailbox does get hit by one of our plow trucks, please call our office at 763-324-3100 or use this claim form to report it. Anoka County will replace the mailbox to our specifications. Please note we will only replace your mailbox if hit by one of our trucks, we will not replace it if hit by another vehicle/accident.
What if my mailbox was hit by another vehicle or in an accident, or I just want to purchase a new mailbox?
Before installing or replacing your mailbox support and/or post, you must call Gopher State One Call (GSOC) before digging, to request a locate on all utilities placed in the County right-of-way. Contact GSOC at www.gopherstateonecall.org and click on the "Homeowners Click Here" button, or call one of the following phone numbers to file a locate request:
- 811;
- 651-454-0002; or
- 800-252-1166
If your mailbox is damaged by a vehicle/truck or in an accident, or you would just like to purchase a new mailbox, the Anoka County Highway Department has swing-away mailbox supports and posts available for purchase to residents who live along the Anoka County Highway System. Contact our Permit Office at 763-324-3176 for current prices.