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* USPS Tracking® - The Basics
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service provides, and more convenient ways to access your item's tracking
information.
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USPS Tracking® service provides end-to-end item tracking. This article
provides in-depth information on how to use the service, what information the
service provides, and more convenient ways to access your item's tracking
information.
Dec 27, 2023 in FAQ
USPS Tracking® service provides end-to-end item tracking. This article
provides in-depth information on how to use the service, what information the
service provides, and more convenient ways to access your item's tracking
information.
Dec 27, 2023 in FAQ
USPS Tracking® service provides end-to-end item tracking. This article
provides in-depth information on how to use the service, what information the
service provides, and more convenient ways to access your item's tracking
information.
* Where is my package? Tracking Status Help
Nov 08, 2023 in FAQ
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believe your package is late, missing, or misdelivered.
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Nov 08, 2023 in FAQ
Learn about USPS® package tracking statuses and find out what to do when you
believe your package is late, missing, or misdelivered.
* How to find your tracking number
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This FAQ explains the different ways you as a sender or recipient can find
the tracking number of a mailpiece. Lost tracking numbers cannot be
recovered.
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This FAQ explains the different ways you as a sender or recipient can find
the tracking number of a mailpiece. Lost tracking numbers cannot be
recovered.
Aug 09, 2023 in FAQ
This FAQ explains the different ways you as a sender or recipient can find
the tracking number of a mailpiece. Lost tracking numbers cannot be
recovered.
Aug 09, 2023 in FAQ
This FAQ explains the different ways you as a sender or recipient can find
the tracking number of a mailpiece. Lost tracking numbers cannot be
recovered.
* USPS Tracking Plus® - The Basics
Jul 09, 2023 in FAQ
New option for USPS Tracking service that extends the length of time you can
access the tracking history of a domestic package.
Jul 09, 2023 in FAQ
New option for USPS Tracking service that extends the length of time you can
access the tracking history of a domestic package.
Jul 09, 2023 in FAQ
New option for USPS Tracking service that extends the length of time you can
access the tracking history of a domestic package.
Jul 09, 2023 in FAQ
New option for USPS Tracking service that extends the length of time you can
access the tracking history of a domestic package.
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* Missing Mail - The Basics
Dec 27, 2023 in FAQ
If you think your package or mail is lost or delayed, follow these steps to
help us find your mail.
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If you think your package or mail is lost or delayed, follow these steps to
help us find your mail.
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If you think your package or mail is lost or delayed, follow these steps to
help us find your mail.
Dec 27, 2023 in FAQ
If you think your package or mail is lost or delayed, follow these steps to
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* How is Undeliverable and Misdelivered Mail Handled?
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individual at a business address.
Dec 14, 2023 in FAQ
What to do when mail is undeliverable or misdelivered. Information and
additional resources regarding endorsements that may prevent delivery,
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individual at a business address.
Dec 14, 2023 in FAQ
What to do when mail is undeliverable or misdelivered. Information and
additional resources regarding endorsements that may prevent delivery,
picking up mail early before it is delivered, postage due and mail sent to an
individual at a business address.
Dec 14, 2023 in FAQ
What to do when mail is undeliverable or misdelivered. Information and
additional resources regarding endorsements that may prevent delivery,
picking up mail early before it is delivered, postage due and mail sent to an
individual at a business address.
* Delayed mail and packages?
Aug 01, 2023 in FAQ
A chart with delivery standards based on the class of mail, when your carrier
or mail will arrive, and what to do if mail or periodicals are considered
late.
Aug 01, 2023 in FAQ
A chart with delivery standards based on the class of mail, when your carrier
or mail will arrive, and what to do if mail or periodicals are considered
late.
Aug 01, 2023 in FAQ
A chart with delivery standards based on the class of mail, when your carrier
or mail will arrive, and what to do if mail or periodicals are considered
late.
Aug 01, 2023 in FAQ
A chart with delivery standards based on the class of mail, when your carrier
or mail will arrive, and what to do if mail or periodicals are considered
late.
* No mail delivery?
Jul 28, 2023 in FAQ
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Reasons there may be no mail delivery.
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Reasons there may be no mail delivery.
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Reasons there may be no mail delivery.
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* USPS Ground Advantage™
Jan 08, 2024 in FAQ
USPS is launching its new product offering USPS Ground Advantage™. USPS
Ground Advantage will feature 2-5 day service standards for packages up to 70
pounds.
Jan 08, 2024 in FAQ
USPS is launching its new product offering USPS Ground Advantage™. USPS
Ground Advantage will feature 2-5 day service standards for packages up to 70
pounds.
Jan 08, 2024 in FAQ
USPS is launching its new product offering USPS Ground Advantage™. USPS
Ground Advantage will feature 2-5 day service standards for packages up to 70
pounds.
Jan 08, 2024 in FAQ
USPS is launching its new product offering USPS Ground Advantage™. USPS
Ground Advantage will feature 2-5 day service standards for packages up to 70
pounds.
* USPS Retail Customer Appointment Scheduler™
Jan 04, 2024 in FAQ
A web-based application that allows customers to schedule a first-time
passport application appointment at their local Post Office™ facility
offering included services.
Jan 04, 2024 in FAQ
A web-based application that allows customers to schedule a first-time
passport application appointment at their local Post Office™ facility
offering included services.
Jan 04, 2024 in FAQ
A web-based application that allows customers to schedule a first-time
passport application appointment at their local Post Office™ facility
offering included services.
Jan 04, 2024 in FAQ
A web-based application that allows customers to schedule a first-time
passport application appointment at their local Post Office™ facility
offering included services.
* Scams & Scheme Alerts
Dec 19, 2023 in FAQ
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Dec 19, 2023 in FAQ
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What to do when you receive scam emails and text messages.
* Mail Service Alerts and Updates
Dec 15, 2023 in FAQ
How to find information on suspensions and limitations of mailing and
shipping services. This includes Priority Mail Express® embargoes and
quarantines.
Dec 15, 2023 in FAQ
How to find information on suspensions and limitations of mailing and
shipping services. This includes Priority Mail Express® embargoes and
quarantines.
Dec 15, 2023 in FAQ
How to find information on suspensions and limitations of mailing and
shipping services. This includes Priority Mail Express® embargoes and
quarantines.
Dec 15, 2023 in FAQ
How to find information on suspensions and limitations of mailing and
shipping services. This includes Priority Mail Express® embargoes and
quarantines.
* Change of Address - The Basics
Dec 13, 2023 in FAQ
Change of Address (COA) is a request to tell the United States Postal Service
(USPS) to reroute your mail (including letters and packages) for ALL/OR
SELECTED individuals at the specified address.
Dec 13, 2023 in FAQ
Change of Address (COA) is a request to tell the United States Postal Service
(USPS) to reroute your mail (including letters and packages) for ALL/OR
SELECTED individuals at the specified address.
Dec 13, 2023 in FAQ
Change of Address (COA) is a request to tell the United States Postal Service
(USPS) to reroute your mail (including letters and packages) for ALL/OR
SELECTED individuals at the specified address.
Dec 13, 2023 in FAQ
Change of Address (COA) is a request to tell the United States Postal Service
(USPS) to reroute your mail (including letters and packages) for ALL/OR
SELECTED individuals at the specified address.
* 2023 Holiday Mailing Deadlines
Dec 08, 2023 in FAQ
Shipping deadline dates for Domestic, International and Military mail.
Dec 08, 2023 in FAQ
Shipping deadline dates for Domestic, International and Military mail.
Dec 08, 2023 in FAQ
Shipping deadline dates for Domestic, International and Military mail.
Dec 08, 2023 in FAQ
Shipping deadline dates for Domestic, International and Military mail.
* At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Nov 20, 2023 in FAQ
Orders for free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests on COVIDTests.gov and delivered
by USPS. Limit of 1 order per residential address. Each order contains 4
individual tests shipped in 1 package.
Nov 20, 2023 in FAQ
Orders for free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests on COVIDTests.gov and delivered
by USPS. Limit of 1 order per residential address. Each order contains 4
individual tests shipped in 1 package.
Nov 20, 2023 in FAQ
Orders for free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests on COVIDTests.gov and delivered
by USPS. Limit of 1 order per residential address. Each order contains 4
individual tests shipped in 1 package.
Nov 20, 2023 in FAQ
Orders for free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests on COVIDTests.gov and delivered
by USPS. Limit of 1 order per residential address. Each order contains 4
individual tests shipped in 1 package.
* Informed Delivery® - The Basics
Nov 01, 2023 in FAQ
Informed Delivery® is a free and optional notification feature that gives
residential, business and eligible PO Box™ consumers the ability to digitally
preview their letter-sized mail and manage their packages scheduled to arrive
soon.
Nov 01, 2023 in FAQ
Informed Delivery® is a free and optional notification feature that gives
residential, business and eligible PO Box™ consumers the ability to digitally
preview their letter-sized mail and manage their packages scheduled to arrive
soon.
Nov 01, 2023 in FAQ
Informed Delivery® is a free and optional notification feature that gives
residential, business and eligible PO Box™ consumers the ability to digitally
preview their letter-sized mail and manage their packages scheduled to arrive
soon.
Nov 01, 2023 in FAQ
Informed Delivery® is a free and optional notification feature that gives
residential, business and eligible PO Box™ consumers the ability to digitally
preview their letter-sized mail and manage their packages scheduled to arrive
soon.
* USPS Hold Mail® - The Basics
Aug 25, 2023 in FAQ
Hold Mail requests will hold ALL mail (including letters and packages) for
ALL individuals at the specified address.
Aug 25, 2023 in FAQ
Hold Mail requests will hold ALL mail (including letters and packages) for
ALL individuals at the specified address.
Aug 25, 2023 in FAQ
Hold Mail requests will hold ALL mail (including letters and packages) for
ALL individuals at the specified address.
Aug 25, 2023 in FAQ
Hold Mail requests will hold ALL mail (including letters and packages) for
ALL individuals at the specified address.
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