How do you post tracked mail

To post tracked mail, you'll need to follow these general steps:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Weigh and measure your package: Weigh your package and measure its dimensions to determine the correct postage and tracking fees.
  4. Purchase postage: Buy postage online or at a post office. You can use a postage scale or a postage meter to print your postage.
  5. Attach tracking information: Attach a tracking label or sticker to your package. This will contain the tracking number and other relevant information.
  6. 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)

  1. Go to usps.com and click on "Ship" to purchase postage and print a shipping label.
  2. Fill out the shipping label with the recipient's address and your return address.
  3. Attach the label to your package.
  4. Take your package to a post office or a self-service kiosk to have it weighed and processed.

UPS

  1. Go to ups.com and click on "Ship" to purchase postage and print a shipping label.
  2. Fill out the shipping label with the recipient's address and your return address.
  3. Attach the label to your package.
  4. Take your package to a UPS store or a UPS drop-off location to have it processed.

FedEx

  1. Go to fedex.com and click on "Ship" to purchase postage and print a shipping label.
  2. Fill out the shipping label with the recipient's address and your return address.
  3. Attach the label to your package.
  4. Take your package to a FedEx store or a FedEx drop-off location to have it processed.

Local Postal Service

  1. Check with your local postal service to see if they offer tracking and online postage.
  2. Follow their specific instructions for purchasing postage and printing a shipping label.
  3. 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.