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USPS Transit Time Map

USPS Transit Time Map View expected delivery times for domestic shipping services based on USPS service standards. Exceptions apply and delivery time is not guaranteed. New! Priority Mail® Next Day Our new next-day delivery option reaches over 72 million business and residential customers throughout the country. Get Started! Enter the 5-digit ZIP Code you're shipping from. Drag and zoom the map to see the area you're mailing to, as well as Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. Available Services: - USPS Ground Advantage Below 1 lb - USPS Ground Advantage Over 1 lb - 70 lbs - Priority Mail - Priority Mail Next Day (Select ZIP Codes only) - First-Class Mail Letters and Flats - Package Services - Periodicals - Marketing Mail Priority Mail Next Day With Priority Mail Next Day, the expected delivery date reflects a delivery time of 1 business day and is based on the specified origin, destination, and drop-off time in most cases. The expected delivery date does not come with a money-back guarantee. For any USPS Ground Advantage packages that contain HAZMAT, the service standards for USPS Ground Advantage Over 1 lb - 70 lbs apply. Sundays & Holidays If you send mail on a Saturday or the day before a holiday, the Sunday or holiday is not included in the expected delivery time. Example: If you send mail with a 3-day service standard on Friday, the expected delivery date is Monday. If you send mail with a 3-day service standard on Saturday, the Sunday isn't included and the expected delivery date is Wednesday.

Send Mail & Packages

Send Mail & Packages | USPS Convenient Domestic Shipping Want to save time and ship from home? Use Click-N-Ship® to: Pay for postage and print a shipping label from your printer. No printer? See ways to get labels without a printer using USPS Label Broker® or USPS Label Delivery service. Schedule USPS® Package Pickup from your home or office. Bonus: Get access to lower Commercial Rates for shipping labels. Find a Location Search for Post Offices and other locations to buy stamps, ship packages, apply for passports, and more. Calculate a Price Determine how much postage or how many stamps you need for your letter or package based on size, weight, and destination. Look Up a ZIP Code™ Find a ZIP Code™ by street address or city and state to make sure your mail arrives at the right place. Shipping & Mailing with USPS Postmarks: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. Buy Stamps: Browse our collection of postage stamps. Find stamps by theme, color, season, mail service, and more. Schedule a Pickup: Get a free Package Pickup during your regular mail delivery or pay a fee for a pickup at a time that works for you. Send Letters & Cards: Learn how to choose the best envelope or card size, follow Postal addressing standards, and get stamps for your mail. Prepare Your Package: Get tips on how to pack your box, choose a mail service, and add enough postage so your package arrives on time. Ship to Military: Sending APO, FPO, or DPO mail? No matter where your loved one is stationed, you'll pay domestic prices for military and diplomatic mail. Add Insurance & Extra Services: Many domestic and international services include free insurance and USPS Tracking®. You can get additional coverage and extra services like Certified Mail® for peace of mind. Create Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes: Personalize cards and envelopes with your own photos or use third-party vendor templates to help you create a unique design. Purchase Money Orders: Sending money orders at any Post Office is easy to do. Pay with a debit card, cash, or traveler's check. Money orders are safe, cost-effective, and never expire. Domestic Mail & Shipping Services: Priority Mail Express® (1–3 Days, $$$, Packages), Priority Mail® (2–3 Days, $$, Packages), USPS Ground Advantage® (2–5 Days, $, Packages), Media Mail® (2–8 Days, $, Packages), First-Class Mail® (1–5 Days, $, Mail)

Military & Diplomatic Mail

Military & Diplomatic Mail - Special APO/FPO/DPO Supplies, Boxes, & Forms You can ship care packages to military addresses at domestic prices, even if you're sending mail overseas. USPS can help you with: - Free military shipping kits, addressing tips, and country-by-country guidance on what you can and can't send - Filling out customs forms (including more-detailed package descriptions now required for all countries) - Scheduling free package pickup when your shipment is ready to go Customs forms for all packages sent internationally now require more detailed item descriptions. Free Shipping Supplies: No matter where your loved ones are, you can use free shipping supplies to brighten their day. Get Domestic Pricing: Ship to an APO/FPO/DPO and you'll pay domestic prices. Shipping Restrictions: Find out what you may ship internationally. Restrictions vary by country so review all guidelines carefully. Use Click-N-Ship for APO & FPO: Click-N-Ship service allows you to create Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International postage and address labels. When sending an international package through military and diplomatic mail, follow the destination country's restriction policies and include customs forms when necessary. U.S. Department of Defense employees sending packages to the U.S. from APO/FPO locations using Click-N-Ship may also use USPS Ground Advantage service. When shipping to the U.S., follow U.S. domestic restriction policies. Postmarks: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. Get Free Boxes: You can order free Priority Mail APO/FPO Large Flat Rate Boxes online from The Postal Store, and your mail carrier will deliver them to your door at no charge. Military Guidelines & Country Regulations: Click-N-Ship will alert you to some of the prohibitions and restrictions based on the 5-digit Military Post Office ZIP Code you're shipping to, but you are responsible for ensuring your package complies with the laws and regulations of the U.S. and the destination country. You often need a customs form to ship overseas. Click-N-Ship will also let you know which customs forms you need. Anyone sending an international package with an APO, FPO, or MPO Zip Code in the return address needs to create a customs form online or fill out PS Form 2976-R before visiting a retail counter for the clerk to create the label. DPO Package Size Limits: If you're sending a package to a DPO location, make sure the item doesn't exceed these maximum dimensions: Length: 27 inches, Width: 14 inches, Height: 14 inches. Addressing Military & Diplomatic Mail: Each shipment to an APO/FPO/DPO needs the recipient's name, rank, and unit, and the APO/FPO/DPO address with the 9-digit ZIP Code. Always include a return address. Mail and shipments must be addressed to a specific person; addressing to "Any Service Member" is no longer permitted. To prevent mail from entering foreign mail networks, do not include city or country names in APO/FPO/DPO shipping addresses. Schedule a Free Package Pickup: Print your own shipping and postage label at home. When your package is ready, schedule a free Package Pickup and your mail carrier will pick it up during normal business hours. Tips for Sending Military & Diplomatic Mail: - Properly Prepare Your Shipment: Whether shipping to domestic or overseas military and diplomatic Post Offices, follow guidelines for preparing boxes or envelopes correctly so they arrive on time. Learn about size and weight requirements, calculating postage, and dropping off shipments. - Tuck an Address Inside the Box: Include a second piece of paper with the address inside the box, just in case something happens to damage the label on the outside. Include both destination and return addresses on the spare copy. - Keep Temperature in Mind: Remember that outdoor conditions can affect package contents. Desert temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees, which can damage delicate goods like electronics. Helpful Links and Contacts: - Check out International Shipping Prohibitions and Restrictions - Look up a ZIP Code in the APO/FPO/DPO Restrictions Tool - APO/FPO/DPO inquiries: [email protected] - Ask your local Post Office location - Call USPS Customer Service at 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777)

USPS Ground Advantage

USPS Ground Advantage® service is an affordable and reliable way to send packages inside the U.S. Ship to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States. Primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that can't go by air. Prices start at $7.90 at a Post Office™ location. (Ship online with Click-N-Ship® and get lower Commercial Rates. Businesses can get additional savings by opting in to the Business Rate Card.) Ground Advantage packages are delivered in 2-5 days and USPS Tracking® service is included in the price. Our best-priced service for items up to 15.999 oz, based on weight (rounded up to 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 15.999 oz) and zone (distance). Packages greater than 15.999 oz are charged by the pound up to 70 lbs (rounded up). Pay for postage using stamps, a self-service kiosk, Click-N-Ship, or at a Post Office. Includes forwarding, undeliverable as addressed (UAA), and return to sender (RTS) at no additional cost. USPS Label Delivery service: Even if you don't have a printer, you can still ship online using Click-N-Ship®—for an extra $1.65 per label, we'll print an outbound label and deliver it to you. Free Package Pickup at your home or office. $100 insurance is included (for both outbound and return shipments), and you can purchase up to $5,000 in additional coverage against loss or damage for merchandise. Primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that are only mailable using Ground Transportation. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Flats (Large Envelopes) Being Treated as Packages require Ground Advantage pricing if: More than 15" long, 12" high, or 3/4" thick; Rigid (can't bend); or Not uniformly thick (lumpy). Packages Up to 15.999 oz have price tiers: up to 4 oz; up to 8 oz; up to 12 oz; and up to 15.999 oz. Items over 15.999 oz round up to 1 lb and pay pound-rate prices. Packages over 15.999 oz and up to 70 lbs have maximum weight of 70 lbs. For items over 15.999 oz (which rounds up to 1 lb), rates are by the pound (lb), rounded up. Maximum combined length and girth (girth is the distance around the thickest part) is 130 inches. Additional Package Fees: Dimensional (DIM) weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages. If your package is larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches): Multiply Length x Width x Height and divide by 139 to get the DIM weight in pounds. Any fraction of an inch must be rounded up to the next whole inch. If the DIM weight is greater than the actual package weight, you'll need to pay the DIM weight price. Nonstandard Fee applies for sending nonstandard packages. Fees vary based on: Between 22 and 30 inches long: add $4.50; More than 30 inches long: add $10.00; More than 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches): add $21.00; A nonstandard shape or material: add $4.00. Live Animal & Perishable Handling Fee is $7.50 for packages with live animals or other perishable items including food and plants. HAZMAT Handling Fee is $0.00 for hazardous materials, though incorrectly labeled commercial shipments may be subject to a HAZMAT noncompliance fee. Mailing Restrictions & Prohibitions: There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Packages shipped to a Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) are charged at domestic prices but require a customs form and have specific restrictions.

Receive Mail & Packages

Receive Mail & Packages Enter a USPS Tracking® number in the search box to check the status of a package. Going out of town or want to change where your mail is delivered? Learn about all the ways to handle your incoming USPS® mail and packages and choose the best option. Get Informed Delivery Now both business and personal accounts can preview images of mail and manage incoming packages on one dashboard without entering tracking numbers. From the Informed Delivery® dashboard, you can also sign up for text or email notifications, schedule delivery alerts, request Redelivery, enter USPS Delivery Instructions®, and more. USPS Electronic Signature Online Informed Delivery for personal accounts includes USPS Electronic Signature Online® (USPS eSOL®), a feature that allows you to digitally sign for incoming packages that require a signature including Priority Mail Express®, Signature Confirmation™, and those insured for $500 or more. USPS carriers will leave your packages in your mailbox or at your preferred delivery location if they are too large to fit in your mailbox. Note: Black and white (grayscale) images show the front of the outside of letter-sized envelopes and mailpieces that are processed through USPS® automated equipment. Take Charge of Your Deliveries The Informed Delivery® Mobile app has features designed to enhance your experience. Simple Ways to Manage Your Mail Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address USPS is taking steps to increase security, combat identity theft, and further protect customers' information. When submitting a change of address request online, customers need to take additional steps to verify identity: Opt in online to receive a verification code or link on mobile phone OR go to a Post Office location with acceptable photo ID to complete identity verification in person. Pay the $1.25 identity verification fee. After approval, customers receive confirmation and instant access to valuable coupons from third-party retailers. Change of address requests last 12 months but can be extended for 6, 12, or 18 more months. Premium Forwarding Mail For a weekly fee, customers can have most mail sent weekly with Premium Forwarding Service Residential®. The temporary service is available for periods as short as 2 weeks and up to 1 year. USPS Package Intercept With USPS Package Intercept® service, the sender (or authorized representative) can redirect domestic packages, letters, and flats with a tracking or extra services barcode as long as items have not yet been delivered or released for delivery. Retail Senders can request shipment redirection back to their address or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup. Commercial Senders through Business Customer Gateway can request shipment redirection to their address, new delivery address, or Post Office location as Hold For Pickup. Reserve a PO Box Customers wanting to separate home and business mail or keep their address private can reserve a PO Box™. PO Boxes are available in a range of costs and sizes. Customers can find one online, complete the application, pay with credit card, and bring the printed form, emailed receipt, and two IDs to the Post Office. USPS Hold Mail Customers going out of town can submit a USPS Hold Mail® request online and mail will be kept safely at the local Post Office until return. Service can be scheduled for a minimum of 3 days and maximum of 30 days in advance or by 2 AM CST (Monday-Saturday) on start date. USPS requires customers to create or sign in to USPS.com account to verify identity and current address before submitting new Hold Mail requests. Hold For Pickup Whether shipping from a retail store or printing custom shipping labels, customers can elect Hold For Pickup, allowing recipients to collect packages at local Post Office. Schedule Redelivery Service If delivery is missed, customers can request redelivery online using tracking barcode and schedule for more convenient day. In select markets, recipients can schedule Redelivery to USPS® Smart Locker. Tracking number can be used to schedule Redelivery via USPS Tracking®. USPS Delivery Instructions If packages don't fit in mailbox and customer won't be home, USPS Delivery Instructions can be provided online authorizing carrier to leave in specified location. Customers can request package be left with neighbor or held at Post Office for pickup. For additional postage cost, packages can be sent to different domestic address. Customers can change shipping service option, upgrading to Priority Mail Express® or Priority Mail® service, add insurance and extra services. Service only available for domestically sent packages and not available for APO/FPO/DPO addresses with other restrictions possible.

Redirecting a Package

USPS Package Intercept For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® service lets the sender (or authorized representative) stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept. Retail Senders: You can redirect a shipment back to your address or to a Post Office™ location as Hold For Pickup. You can only request a Package Intercept online with a USPS.com account. Commercial Senders: You can redirect a shipment back to your address, to a new delivery address, or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup via Business Customer Gateway. How It Works 1. Verify that your shipment is eligible for Package Intercept. 2. If eligible, sign in to or create a USPS.com account to submit your request. 3. Use Retail Package Intercept to request that USPS redirect the shipment back to the original sender (you), hold it at the destination Post Office location, or hold it at a new Post Office location. 4. After submitting your request, you'll be provided an estimated total (intercept fee plus estimated postage, if applicable). We will then attempt to intercept and redirect the shipment. 5. If the shipment is intercepted, your credit card will be charged the $19.45 Package Intercept fee plus any applicable postage. If the actual postage is greater than estimated, any additional postage will be charged accordingly. 6. Your shipment will be redirected to the location you requested. Paying for Package Intercept Intercepted items will be redirected as the service it was originally sent with (Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, USPS Ground Advantage®, or First-Class Mail®). You must pay the applicable postage. Customers will not be charged if the shipment was not intercepted. If successfully intercepted, the non-refundable Package Intercept fee is applied to each intercept request. Retail and commercial customers can also purchase additional services for the intercepted package, like Adult Signature Required, Adult Signature Restricted Delivery, Signature Confirmation™, and insurance. Determining Eligibility USPS Package Intercept is not a guaranteed service and certain conditions apply. What Is Eligible: - Domestic USPS mail services with a USPS Tracking® or extra services barcode - Packages whose total length and girth length is not larger than 130 inches What Is Not Eligible: - USPS Marketing Mail® products and periodicals - Items addressed to a Commercial Mailing Receiving Agency - Items redirected to a PO Box™ - Nonmailable items, items with surface-only transportation markings, such as Label 127, Surface Mail Only, or items bearing other hazardous materials markings, such as Consumer Commodity ORM-D