How to mail priority mail express
To mail a Priority Mail Express package, follow these steps:
Step 1: Prepare Your Package
- Make sure your package is properly packaged and sealed.
- Attach a clear and legible address label to the outside of the package.
- Ensure the package is not oversized or overweight for Priority Mail Express.
Step 2: Determine the Cost
- Check the USPS website or consult with a postal clerk to determine the cost of Priority Mail Express based on the package's weight, size, and destination.
- You can also use the USPS online calculator to estimate the cost.
Step 3: Purchase a Priority Mail Express Label
- You can purchase a Priority Mail Express label online at usps.com or at a local post office.
- If you're purchasing online, you'll need to print the label and attach it to the package.
- If you're purchasing at a post office, the clerk will provide you with a label.
Step 4: Attach the Label
- Attach the Priority Mail Express label to the outside of the package, making sure it's securely fastened.
- Make sure the label is visible and not covered by any other labels or packaging materials.
Step 5: Affix Additional Services (Optional)
- If you want to add additional services, such as insurance or signature confirmation, you can do so at the post office or online.
- These services may require an additional fee.
Step 6: Drop Off the Package
- Take the package to a Priority Mail Express drop-off location, such as a post office or a blue collection box.
- Give the package to the clerk or deposit it in the collection box.
- Make sure to keep a record of the tracking number, which can be found on the label.
Step 7: Track Your Package
- You can track your Priority Mail Express package online at usps.com or through the USPS mobile app.
- Enter the tracking number to monitor the package's progress and estimated delivery date.
Important Notes:
- Priority Mail Express is a guaranteed overnight service, but delivery times may vary depending on the destination and other factors.
- Packages must be shipped by 3:00 PM local time to ensure same-day delivery.
- Priority Mail Express is not available for international shipping.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your package is properly prepared and shipped using Priority Mail Express.