How do you post tracked mail
To post tracked mail, you'll need to follow these general steps:
- Choose a postal service: Select a postal service that offers tracking, such as USPS (United States Postal Service), UPS, FedEx, or your local postal service.
- Prepare your package: Make sure your package is properly packaged and sealed. You can use a box, envelope, or padded mailer, depending on the size and fragility of the item.
- Weigh and measure your package: Weigh your package and measure its dimensions to determine the correct postage and tracking fees.
- Purchase postage: Buy postage online or at a post office. You can use a postage scale or a postage meter to print your postage.
- Attach tracking information: Attach a tracking label or sticker to your package. This will contain the tracking number and other relevant information.
- Hand over your package: Give your package to the postal service or courier, along with the tracking information.
Here are some specific steps for popular postal services:
USPS (United States Postal Service)
- Go to usps.com and click on "Ship" to purchase postage and print a shipping label.
- Fill out the shipping label with the recipient's address and your return address.
- Attach the label to your package.
- Take your package to a post office or a self-service kiosk to have it weighed and processed.
UPS
- Go to ups.com and click on "Ship" to purchase postage and print a shipping label.
- Fill out the shipping label with the recipient's address and your return address.
- Attach the label to your package.
- Take your package to a UPS store or a UPS drop-off location to have it processed.
FedEx
- Go to fedex.com and click on "Ship" to purchase postage and print a shipping label.
- Fill out the shipping label with the recipient's address and your return address.
- Attach the label to your package.
- Take your package to a FedEx store or a FedEx drop-off location to have it processed.
Local Postal Service
- Check with your local postal service to see if they offer tracking and online postage.
- Follow their specific instructions for purchasing postage and printing a shipping label.
- Attach the label to your package and hand it over to the postal service.
Remember to always keep a record of your tracking number and the recipient's address, in case you need to track your package or resolve any issues that may arise.