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Convenient Domestic Shipping

Want to save time and ship from home? Use enhanced Click-N-Ship® service 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.1
  • Bonus: Get access to lower Commercial Rates for shipping labels.

Print a LabelLearn More about Click-N-Ship

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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

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Order Free Supplies

Start your shipping with free Priority Mail® and Priority Mail Express® envelopes and boxes, and other supplies.

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Buy Stamps

Browse our collection of postage stamps. Find stamps by theme, color, season, mail service, and more.

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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.

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Learn how to choose the best envelope or card size, follow Postal addressing standards, and get stamps for your mail.

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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.

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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.

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Many domestic2 and international3 services include free insurance and USPS Tracking®. You can get additional coverage and extra services like Certified Mail® for peace of mind.

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Personalize cards and envelopes with your own photos or use third-party vendor templates to help you create a unique design.

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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

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Service Shipping Time Pricing Mail or Package
Priority Mail Express®

Next Day to 2 Days4

$$$

Packages

Priority Mail®

1–3 Days5

$$

Packages

USPS Ground Advantage®

2–5 Days6

$

Packages

Media Mail®

2–8 Days

$

Packages

First-Class Mail®

1–5 Days

$

Mail

See International Shipping Services

1. For details on free Package Pickup, go to Schedule a Pickup.Back^

2. Available only with certain products and to certain domestic destinations. Insurance does not cover certain items. For details regarding claim exclusions, see Sections 609.4.3 (Non-payable Claims), 609 (Filing Indemnity Claims for Loss or Damage), and 503.4 (Insured Mail) of the Domestic Mail Manual.Back^

3. Not available with Flat Rate envelopes and small Flat Rate boxes or when shipping to certain destinations. Purchased insurance replaces ordinary indemnity coverage. See the International Mail Manual for availability and limitations of coverage.Back^

4. Scheduled delivery date and time depends on origin, destination, and Post Office acceptance time. Some restrictions apply. For additional information, visit the Postage Calculator.Back^

5. In most cases, the expected delivery date that is printed on your receipt or provided at checkout will reflect a delivery time of 1, 2, or 3 days based on origin, destination, and Post Office acceptance time. Exceptions and restrictions apply. Visit Priority Mail for details. Back^

6. For mailable items up to 70 lbs. Expected delivery in 2–5 days. Packages going to certain places (including Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore destinations), or containing hazardous materials or live animals may receive slower service. Back^

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FAQs

What if my prepaid shipping label isn't enough? ›

There are a few scenarios that can happen if the prepaid label is wrong, and the package weighs more than the shipping label: The package will not be collected if it is clearly overweight. The package will be collected but a surcharge will be issued. The package will be sent back to the sender.

How to fix insufficient address USPS? ›

Call the USPS support line at 1-800-275-8777 to connect with a Consumer Affairs rep. They'll assist you with packages marked as "insufficient address" and similar UAA endorsem*nts. (Be prepared to be on hold for a while.) Visit a nearby Post office and file a Missing Mail Search Request there.

What happens if your package doesn't have enough postage? ›

Returned to the sender with the reason for nondelivery “Returned for Additional Postage” if First-Class Mail with a return address. The sender may affix the additional postage, cross out the reason for nondelivery, and remail the piece.

Can I handwrite a prepaid shipping label? ›

Can I handwrite a shipping label? You can handwrite the shipping address (as long as it's eligible), but you will still need a carrier barcode, which needs to be generated by the carrier. Depending on the volume of orders you're fulfilling, handwriting shipping addresses can become time-consuming.

Do I have to pay for shipping if I have a prepaid shipping label? ›

3. Does a Shipping Label Pay for Shipping? A shipping label, as mentioned, is a printed address label with prepaid postage. As such, you will be paying for shipping, which you don't have to pay at the post office.

Why is USPS not accepting my address? ›

USPS doesn't recognize my address!

Sometimes, an address will not validate because the address is marked as "vacant" by the USPS. Additionally, a new address, an unregistered address, or one located within a postal code primarily serviced by PO boxes, would all fail to validate.

How do I fix the insufficient address on UPS? ›

UPS Change of Address Procedure
  1. Log in to UPS.com to view your My Choice dashboard. Create a user ID on UPS.com. ...
  2. Select Your Package: ...
  3. Reroute your package to a different location or change the delivery date.
  4. If that does not work, call UPS directly at 1-800-PICK-UPS.
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What is the meaning of insufficient address? ›

What Does “Insufficient Address” Mean? The message “Insufficient Address” means that some crucial information has been missed off the address label of your parcel. This may be because your parcel's label has got smudged or damaged, or because it was not written correctly in the first place.

Will the USPS print my label? ›

USPS retail associates print labels right at the Post Office® location when customers are ready to send packages.

What is the correct address format for mailing? ›

Recipient's name. Business's name (if applicable) Street address (with apartment or suite number) City, State and ZIP code (on the same line)*

What does the post office do with mail with insufficient postage? ›

If the letter's sender address is local to where the letter is received by the post office, the letter will be returned there or it will be sent to the "dead letter" office and you'll never see it again. You will not get free or low cost postage by misaddressing an envelope.

What happens if I underpay postage? ›

If a postage discrepancy is detected, the USPS will automatically collect for underpaid postage, or refund for overpaid postage.

What happens if postage is underpaid? ›

If the issue is minor, your post might still go through, albeit with a delay. However, significant postage shortfalls result in a notification being sent to the recipient, informing them to pay the additional fees required to release the post.

Can I add postage to a prepaid label USPS? ›

It's ok to add your stamps to the label, Bonnie. You can ADD stamps for extra postage. The only time you MUST physically hand over the package at a Post Office would be if it is over 13 oz and has ONLY postage stamps affixed! Mixed postage should be fine.

What if my package is heavier than label UPS? ›

The UPS incorrect weight shipping charge applies when the weight of a package is different than what you indicated at the time of shipping. UPS recommends rounding up to the next full pound when weighing your packages to avoid being charged for an incorrect weight.

Can you refund a prepaid shipping label? ›

You can request a refund to 30 days from the date on which you first printed a shipping label. When you request a refund for USPS shipping labels, the postage amount is credited to your postage balance.

What if a package weighs more than the shipping label on FedEx? ›

If the dimensional weight exceeds the actual weight, charges based on the dimensional weight will be assessed.

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