Informed delivery mail & package notifications usps

Informed Delivery is a free service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that provides customers with digital previews of their mail and packages before they arrive at their doorstep. Here's how it works:

What is Informed Delivery?

Informed Delivery is a daily email or mobile app notification that shows a digital image of the exterior of your mail and packages, including letters, flats, and packages. The service uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology to extract the sender's name and address from the mailpiece, allowing you to see who sent the item and what it looks like.

How does Informed Delivery work?

To sign up for Informed Delivery, you'll need to create an account on the USPS website or through the USPS mobile app. Once you've signed up, you'll receive a daily email or mobile app notification with a digital preview of your mail and packages.

Here's what you can expect from the notification:

  1. A digital image of each mailpiece or package, including the sender's name and address.
  2. A list of the items included in the notification, with the option to view a larger image or details about each item.
  3. The ability to filter notifications by sender, recipient, or item type.
  4. The option to mark items as "delivered" or "undeliverable" to help the USPS improve their delivery process.

Benefits of Informed Delivery

Informed Delivery offers several benefits, including:

  1. Convenience: No more waiting for the mail to arrive to see what's inside. You can check your notifications at any time to see what's coming.
  2. Package tracking: Informed Delivery provides real-time tracking information for packages, so you can stay up-to-date on the status of your deliveries.
  3. Reduced identity theft: By seeing what's coming in the mail, you can take steps to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
  4. Improved delivery experience: Informed Delivery helps the USPS improve their delivery process by providing feedback on undeliverable mail and packages.

How to sign up for Informed Delivery

To sign up for Informed Delivery, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the USPS website (www.usps.com) and click on "Informed Delivery" at the top of the page.
  2. Click on "Sign Up" and enter your email address and password to create an account.
  3. Enter your address information and confirm your identity.
  4. Review and agree to the terms and conditions.
  5. Click "Submit" to complete the sign-up process.

You can also sign up for Informed Delivery through the USPS mobile app, which is available for both iOS and Android devices.