Delivery problems and mail holds
Missed deliveries, holds, redelivery, parcels left at the wrong door and the routes back to a box that did not arrive as planned.
No matching titles. Try a shorter search.
Adult Signature Required: Rules and Fees by CarrierUSPS charges $9.70, UPS $9.35 and FedEx $10 for an adult signature. Who counts as an adult, and which goods make it mandatory.
Available for Pickup on USPS TrackingAvailable for Pickup means the parcel is waiting at a Post Office, not travelling. Which office holds it, how long it stays, and the ID the counter asks for.
Change a Delivery Address After ShippingChange a USPS delivery address after shipping: the label cannot be edited. Senders use Package Intercept, recipients use Delivery Instructions.
Does USPS Require a Signature? Service by ServiceAlmost never by default. When USPS collects a signature on its own, what it costs to add one, and the $500 line where a signature record appears anyway.
FedEx Hold at Location: How It WorksFedEx redirects a package to a staffed location for collection at no cost, holds it up to 7 days, then returns it to the shipper.
FedEx Signature Required: Indirect, Direct, AdultFedEx sells three signature levels: indirect, which a neighbor or a door tag can satisfy, direct and adult. What each one permits, and when it is worth buying.
How Long the Post Office Holds a PackageFifteen days for most mail, five for express, and a different set of rules once a change of address is on file.
Informed Delivery: What Senders Should KnowInformed Delivery emails a household scans of its letter mail and a list of inbound USPS packages.
Package Stuck in Customs: What a Hold MeansA customs hold is four situations under one label. Who holds the parcel, what changed for US inbound mail in 2026, and what a sender can fix.
Postage Due on a Parcel: Who PaysShort-paid mail is marked, and the bill lands somewhere. How USPS handles a deficiency on paper mail, how online labels are adjusted, and how to avoid it.
Redirect a Package: What Each Carrier ChargesUSPS, UPS and FedEx all move parcels mid-route for different money. Fees side by side, plus live prices showing where a second label beats a redirect.
Refusing a USPS Package: The RulesYes: refuse it at the door, or mark it Refused and hand it back within a reasonable time if it is still sealed. The postal rules, and who pays return postage.
Restricted Delivery USPS: $8.80 and Who May SignRestricted Delivery limits signing to the addressee or a named authorized agent. It attaches to Certified Mail and other signature services, built for legal notices.
UPS Signature Required: Three Tiers, PricedUPS publishes three signature options at $7.70, $7.70 and $9.35. What each does, why UPS may deliver without one when you buy none, and cost against Ground.
USPS Delivery Guarantee: Which Service Has OneOnly Priority Mail Express carries a USPS money-back guarantee, at 1 to 3 days by 6 PM.
USPS Delivery Instructions: What They DoDelivery Instructions is the recipient-side control on an inbound USPS parcel: a named safe spot, a hold at the local office.
USPS Hold For Pickup, ExplainedHold For Pickup parks a parcel at a named Post Office instead of a doorstep. DMM rules on the hold clock, second notice, counter ID, and General Delivery.
USPS Hold Mail: Limits, Cutoffs and ParcelsUSPS Hold Mail runs 3 to 30 days at no cost, then held items must be collected within ten days or go back to the sender. What that means for your parcel.
USPS Package Intercept: Fee and OddsUSPS Package Intercept lets the sender redirect a parcel before it is out for delivery. A fee plus postage, charged only when the intercept succeeds. Who qualifies.
USPS Package Stuck in Customs: The Inquiry RulesA USPS package held in customs is in the foreign post's hands. Who may open an international inquiry and when, what USPS can see, and the charge on dutiable inbound mail.
USPS Redelivery: How to Schedule ItSchedule a USPS Redelivery from a tracking number or the PS Form 3849 barcode, hit the 2 AM CST cutoff for the same day.
USPS Signature Confirmation Cost and When It PaysSignature Confirmation runs $5.15 at the counter or $4.15 electronic per USPS Notice 123, effective 2026-07-12.
USPS Signature Waiver and What It Costs YouNo. Priority Mail and Ground Advantage deliver without a signature unless you buy Signature Confirmation or cover over 500 USD. The real waiver is on Express.
Why Is My Package Delayed? Ranked CausesSeven causes of a slow parcel, ordered by how often they explain it, each with the scan evidence that confirms or rules it out.
How to Check a Parcel From the Post OfficeCheck a USPS parcel online, by text to 28777, by phone at 1-800-222-1811, or at the counter with the tracking number. Steps read from usps.com, 2026-08-28.
Need an actual price?
Your rate depends on the route, the item and the box. The calculator prices yours live.
Calculate shippingOther topics
What a specific item costs to ship
Shipping by destination
Carrier services, rates and rules
Carrier rates, comparisons and tools
What you can and cannot ship
Labels, packaging and how-to guides
Selling online: marketplaces and policies
Freight, pallets and container moves
Freight, pallets and oversize parcels
Labels, printers and scales
Packaging and supplies
Speed, timing and holidays
Addresses and deliverability
Carrier claims, lost and damaged packages
Tracking statuses, in plain English
What you can ship, and what goes wrong in transit
Carrier schedules and cut-offs
Surcharges and rate changes
Cheapest option by package weight
Shipping software and cheaper-label services
Returns and refunds
Shipping electronics
Shipping auto parts
Shipping sports and outdoor gear
Shipping collectibles
Shipping home and kitchen items
Shipping apparel and shoes
Shipping music gear
Shipping tools
Shipping small furniture