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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. Intercept a Retail Package 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. Package Intercept Price Information 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. Insurance & Extra Services 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 Check Your Barcode Number * Packages whose total length and girth length is not larger than 130 inches Measuring Package Girth 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 Information on Hazardous Materials
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Receive Mail & Packages
Receive Mail & Packages | USPS Skip to Main Content English Use arrow key to access related widget. English Español Customer Service My USPS › Skip to Main Content Skip All Utility Navigation Current language: English English Español Chinese Locations Support Informed Delivery Register / Sign In Skip all category navigation links Enter Search term for Search USPS.com Top Searches PO BOXES PASSPORTS FREE BOXES Receive Mail & Packages Enter a USPS Tracking® number in the search box to check the status of a package. Track Your Package Enter up to 35 Tracking Numbers 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. Get Started Nowwith Informed Delivery *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. Download the app today. Simple Ways to Manage Your Mail Expand All Standard Forward Mail & Change of Address USPS is taking steps to increase security, combat identity theft, and further protect our customers' information. When you submit a change of address request online, you need to take additional steps to verify your identity: Opt in online to receive a verification code or link on your mobile phone OR go to a Post Office™ location with an acceptable photo ID to complete the identity verification process in person. Pay the $1.25 identity verification fee. After your change of address request is approved, you'll get confirmation as well as instant access to valuable coupons provided by third-party retailers in your area. Your change of address request lasts for 12 months, but you can pay to extend it for 6, 12, or 18 more months. Learn More about changing your address. Premium Forwarding Mail Taking a long vacation or an out-of-town assignment? For a weekly fee, you can have most mail sent to you each week with our Premium Forwarding Service Residential®. The temporary service is available for periods as short as 2 weeks and up to 1 year. Learn More about Premium Forwarding Service Residential Start Premium Forwarding 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 the items have not yet been delivered or released for delivery. Retail Senders: You can request to have a shipment redirected back to your address or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup. Learn More Commercial Senders: Through Business Customer Gateway, you can request to have a shipment redirected back to your address, to a new delivery address, or to a Post Office location as Hold For Pickup. Learn More Redirect a Retail Package Reserve a PO Box Want to separate home and business mail or keep your address private? Reserving a PO Box™ is a great way to get your mail when and where you want it. PO Boxes are available in a range of costs and sizes. Just find one online near you, complete the application, pay with a credit card, and bring the printed form, your emailed receipt, and two IDs to the Post Office. Reserve a PO Box USPS Hold Mail If you're going out of town for a while, you can submit a USPS Hold Mail® request online and we'll keep your mail safely at your local Post Office until you return. You can schedule the service for a minimum of 3 days and a maximum of 30 days in advance of your date or by 2 AM CST (Mon.–Sat.) on the start date. For enhanced security, USPS now requires you to create or sign in to your USPS.com account to verify your identity and current address before submitting a new online USPS Hold Mail request. Learn More about USPS Hold Mail service Hold Your Mail Hold For Pickup Whether you’re shipping from a retail store or printing your own shipping label with postage, you can always elect to Hold For Pickup. Hold For Pickup allows the recipient to collect a package at the local Post Office. Get Started with Hold For Pickup Schedule Redelivery Service If we missed you when we tried to deliver your package or mail, you can get it redelivered by making a request online. Use the tracking barcode for your item and schedule Redelivery on a day that's more convenient for you. In select markets, recipients can also schedule Redelivery to a USPS® Smart Locker. If you have your tracking number, you can also schedule Redelivery via USPS Tracking®. Schedule a Redelivery USPS Delivery Instructions* If your package doesn’t fit in your mailbox and you won’t be home to receive it, you can provide USPS Delivery Instructions online and authorize your carrier to leave it in a specified location. Just track your package and select “Delivery Instructions.” You can request that your package be left with a neighbor or held at a Post Office for pickup. For the cost of additional postage, you can have your package sent to a different domestic address. You can also change your shipping service option, upgrading to Priority Mail Express® service or Priority Mail® service, as well as add insurance and extra services.** * Service is only available for packages sent domestically. ** Not available for packages sent to APO/FPO/DPO addresses. Other restrictions may apply. Get Started with Delivery Instructions for your 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. Intercept a Retail Package 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. Package Intercept Price Information 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. Insurance & Extra Services 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 Check Your Barcode Number * Packages whose total length and girth length is not larger than 130 inches Measuring Package Girth 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 Information on Hazardous Materials
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service Print Shipping Labels Without a Printer Do you need to print a shipping label, but don't have a printer? USPS gives you several options: USPS Label Broker® Service: Bring your Label Broker ID (a QR Code®) to a Post Office™ location that has Label Broker at the counter or a Label Broker self-service kiosk and get it printed, free! USPS Label Delivery Service: For a fee, get a shipping label delivered directly to you. Someone Sent You a Label Broker ID (a QR Code) You're returning something to a store or sending something to a customer through an ecommerce platform, and they sent you an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Here's what you do next to create your shipping label: You DO Have a Printer You got an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code), and you can print on your own printer. 1. Go to the Label Broker tool. 2. Type in the 8-10 character Label Broker ID (under the QR Code) and your ZIP Code™, then hit the "Download Label" button. 3. You'll download your prepaid shipping label (a PDF file). Print that label. 4. Pack and seal your package, and tape the shipping label to it. 5. Drop off your ready-to-ship package at a Post Office location (or schedule a free package pickup). You DON'T Have a Printer You got an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code), and you want USPS to print the shipping label for you. 1. Save the Label Broker ID on your phone. 2. Pack and seal your package. 3. Take your ready-to-ship package and the Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker. 4. Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and scan the Label Broker ID (QR Code) on your phone. They'll do the rest! (Or, if the location has a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can do it yourself. Learn more.) You're Sending a Package Using Click-N-Ship & You Want to Print a Label at the Post Office You're using Click-N-Ship® to make and pay for a shipping label for your package, but don't have your own printer. No problem, you can print your shipping label at a Post Office location. 1. Pay for your postage using Click-N-Ship. 2. When prompted, choose the option to "Print later at Post Office." 3. USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (QR Code followed by 8-10 characters). Save this email on your phone. 4. Pack and seal your package. 5. Take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker (suggested locations are listed in the email). 6. Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and show them the Label Broker QR Code on your phone. They'll do the rest! Or, for locations with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can skip the line, get your label, and drop off your package. Save Time: Print Labels at Self-Service Kiosks Self-service kiosks are automated stations you can use for many USPS tasks, including printing prepaid shipping labels with Label Broker. 1. Create and pay for a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. 2. Choose the option to "Print later at Post Office." 3. USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Save this email on your phone. (Or, if you're getting a Label Broker ID from a store or ecommerce platform, they'll email or text it to you.) 4. Find a USPS location with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, and take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to the kiosk. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to "Scan QR Code for Label" (or enter the 8-10 character Label Broker ID) when asked. 6. After the shipping label prints, stick it to your package. 7. Drop off your package at the drop-off area or receptacle. If you're not sure where, ask a Retail Associate. USPS Label Delivery Service When you use Click-N-Ship to create shipping labels online, you can add Label Delivery Service, where USPS will print and deliver you the physical labels for an additional $1.65 fee (per label). 1. Create a shipping label using Click-N-Ship. 2. Go to "Select Extra Services" and choose "Label Delivery—Outbound." 3. After you complete and pay for your label, your USPS letter carrier will deliver the printed label to your address. For Businesses Label Broker Just like regular customers, small businesses can bring Label Broker IDs and their sealed and ready-to-ship packages to Post Office locations to print and send. Plus, if you're a business interested in offering Label Broker to your customers (so they can easily send you returns), learn more about how you can sign up. Label Delivery Service If you're using Click-N-Ship with a business account, not only can you request Label Delivery service for your outbound label (for a fee, USPS will send you the label for the package going to your customer); for an additional fee, we will send you a prepaid return label that your customer can use for painless returns. (You only get charged for the return postage if your customer uses the label.)
Military & Diplomatic Mail
Military & Diplomatic Mail | USPS 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 New EU Requirement for Packages Up to €150: Starting July 1, 2026, when you send a package with merchandise valued up to €150 to a country that follows European Union (EU) customs rules, new import duties and requirements may apply. Free Shipping Supplies No matter where your loved ones are, you can use our 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 Sending Overseas. Click-N-Ship service allows you to create Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International postage and address labels. When you send an international package through military and diplomatic mail, follow the destination country's restriction policies and include customs forms when necessary. Click-N-Ship will guide you through the customs forms process. Sending to the 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. Print Postage Labels 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 right 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 Helpful Links Find additional information using the resources for military mail and country regulations. 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). 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. Here are properly addressed shipment examples: Army/Air Post Office (APO) PFC JOHN DOE PSC 3 BOX 4120 APO AE 09021 Fleet Post Office (FPO) SEAMAN JOSEPH SMITH UNIT 100100 BOX 4120 FPO AP 96691 Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) JOHN ADAMS UNIT 8400 BOX 0000 DPO AE 09498-0048 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, make sure you follow the guidelines for preparing your box or envelope correctly so it arrives on time. Learn about size and weight requirements, calculating postage, and dropping off your shipment. How to Prepare International Shipments Tuck an Address Inside the Box It's a good idea to include a second piece of paper with the address inside the box, just in case something happens to damage the label on the outside. Be sure to include both the destination address and your return address on the spare copy. Keep Temperature in Mind Remember that outdoor conditions can affect the contents of your package. Desert temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees, which can damage delicate goods like electronics.
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 Shipping 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 Details: Service Eligibility is shown by ZIP Code Count for People and Businesses, with designations for: - Pick-Up Service Area + Next Day Delivery Eligible - Next Day Delivery Eligible We Are Still Expanding: Sorry, we're not in your area yet. We are continually launching in new markets, so please check back later. Origination: 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
Online Shipping with Click-N-Ship
Online Shipping with Click-N-Ship Instantly get discounted rates and enhanced features when you send packages with Click-N-Ship®. It's also the easiest way to buy postage for USPS Ground Advantage®, Priority Mail®, and Priority Mail Express®. Built For You We built Click-N-Ship with you in mind. Our enhanced features save you time and money. Click-N-Ship Features Free Shipping Supplies You don't have to leave Click-N-Ship to order select supplies. Simply add them to your cart while you create a label. Advanced Label Manager Easily organize and store your labels before you purchase. Enjoy the convenience of bulk editing, creating return labels, and more. Automatic Discounts All users automatically get discounted commercial pricing when you order with Click-N-Ship. Ship Again No need to create a new label for recurring shipments, just visit your Shipping History and select 'Ship Again'. Shipping History Shipping history doesn't just keep a record of what you've purchased. You can track, re-print, request a refund, and more. Shipping Preferences Save all your shipping preferences, including package and printing options, and default return address. Business Rate Card Business users: Sign up for non-published, discounted prices for Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and their return services. Ship Packages Easily From Home or Office Ship online from anywhere in 3 simple steps. From free supplies to return labels, order what you need in Click-N-Ship. Step 1: Prepare Prepare your materials. If you haven't already, create a free USPS.com account to start shipping. From there, enjoy discounted pricing, order free shipping supplies, and more with Click-N-Ship. BEFORE YOU PRINT: Save your shipping preferences like package and printing options, default return address, and reference numbers. Set package delivery instructions when you create your shipping label. Step 2: Print Create and attach the shipping label. Once you've bought your USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, or Priority Mail Express label(s), all you need to do is print them out and put them on your package. NO PRINTER? NO WORRIES: USPS Label Broker® Service: Buy your postage, get a Label Broker ID, and bring it to a Post Office™ location. USPS Label Delivery Service: For a $1.65 fee per label, get a physical shipping label delivered directly to you. Step 3: Ship Get ready to ship your packages. You can drop them off at your local Post Office or schedule a free package pickup and USPS will come right to your door. WHAT NEXT? Need a return label? Easily print them for free and you'll only be charged once they've been used. Want to double-check something? Your shipping history keeps a record of all purchased labels. Keep your recipient updated with USPS Tracking®, included when you ship with USPS Ground Advantage®. Shipping for Business USPS® offers a variety of shipping services, postage options, and tools for businesses. Learn about volume discounts and affordable ways to ship customer orders. Restrictions and exclusions may apply; for details on free Package Pickup, visit usps.com/pickup.
First-Class Mail
First-Class Mail & Postage | USPS First-Class Mail Mail in 1–5 Days First-Class Mail® service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever® stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class™ postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage® service. Features & Pricing - Mail delivered in 1–5 days - Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: 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. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation™ services such as Certified Mail®. One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards. Prices based on shape and weight. Standard Letter & Postcard Sizes: Letters: Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. Postcards: Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. Large Envelopes: Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional size restrictions apply depending on the type of mailpiece you're sending. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes: Nonmachinable Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled. They are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. Large Mailpieces: Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. Large Envelopes (flats) Treated as Small Packages: Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. Mailing Restrictions & Prohibitions: There are specific regulations and standards for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. For Businesses: USPS understands what's most important to our business customers: speed, affordability, security, and customer service. We help businesses provide these services and resources to your customers at discounted rates. Data-Driven Shipping: First-Class Mail is targetable, trackable (with certain extra services), and measurable, offering a wide range of options for businesses. With address correction and forwarding services, your messages will reach a greater percentage of your target audience. Commercial Prices & Automation Discounts: Bulk Discounts. First-Class Mail commercial pricing is available for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One Price Up to 3.5 Ounces: Pay one price for up to 3.5 oz for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards. This is a cost-effective way for businesses to include promotional messages with bills, invoices, and statements. The one price for up to 3.5 oz rate is not a blended rate and does not apply First-Class Mail single-piece letters.
Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes
Create Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes Turn digital photos into personalized greeting cards or postcards with our third-party vendors. Choose from a variety of templates and stock photos or add your own. You can also personalize pre-stamped envelopes with your return address in a unique font. Explore all the ways you can customize your USPS mail, then select a link to get started. Custom Cards & Stationery If you need personalized letters, invitations, announcements, or greeting cards, third-party vendors can help you design, address, and send your mail when it's ready to go. Custom photo cards let friends and family know and remember your life events—moves, weddings, births, graduations, and more. Visit Amazingmail Turn your beautiful photos into personalized greeting cards — all printed and mailed the next business day. Select from hundreds of designs for any occasion or create your own. Simply upload your photos, add your addresses, and press send. We'll print, stuff, address, stamp, and mail your cards the next business day with durable Postal Protect coating and First-Class Mail postage included. Visit Click2Mail Click2Mail makes it easy to create postcards, letters in envelopes, self-mailers, and other useful mailpieces online — no stamps, no permits, no minimum quantities — and they can be printed and in the mail the next business day! Send First-Class Mail, Certified Mail, and nonprofit mail, all of which can be fully personalized and designed by you. Personalized Stamped Envelopes Personalize stamped stationery or postcards with your return address in a designed font—it's easy. Select an envelope or postcard. Pick a stamp image. Choose a font for your return address. Have your personalized envelopes shipped directly to your door. Get Started designing pre-printed stamped envelopes or postcards. Business Mail Advertising Reaching your customers with the right mailpiece is the secret to gaining more business. USPS third-party direct mail specialists can help you format, design, print, and send engaging, actionable mail. Find a Vendor USPS assumes no liability for results of contact with any company listed on this page. USPS does not endorse third-party vendors. Private vendors may apply non-USPS charges.
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