How long dp you have to send someone their mail
In the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has specific guidelines for delivering mail and packages. Here are some general guidelines:
First-Class Mail:
- For domestic mail, the USPS aims to deliver First-Class Mail within 3-5 business days.
- For international mail, delivery times vary depending on the destination country, but generally take 6-10 business days.
Priority Mail:
- For domestic Priority Mail, the USPS aims to deliver within 1-3 business days.
- For international Priority Mail, delivery times vary depending on the destination country, but generally take 6-10 business days.
Priority Mail Express:
- For domestic Priority Mail Express, the USPS aims to deliver within 1-2 business days.
- For international Priority Mail Express, delivery times vary depending on the destination country, but generally take 1-3 business days.
Special Delivery:
- For special delivery items, such as certified mail, registered mail, and insured mail, the USPS aims to deliver within 1-5 business days.
Deadlines:
- For mail sent within the United States, the USPS generally considers mail to be "lost" if it's not delivered within 30 days.
- For international mail, the USPS generally considers mail to be "lost" if it's not delivered within 60 days.
What if the mail is not delivered?:
- If the mail is not delivered, you can contact the USPS to file a claim or inquiry.
- The USPS will investigate and may require additional information or documentation to resolve the issue.
Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as weather, natural disasters, and high volumes of mail.