Send priority mail
To send Priority Mail, you'll need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Prepare Your Package
- Make sure your package is properly packaged and sealed.
- Use a sturdy box that can withstand shipping.
- Remove any old labels and packaging materials.
Step 2: Determine the Weight and Size of Your Package
- Weigh your package using a scale.
- Measure the length, width, and height of your package in inches.
Step 3: Choose the Right Priority Mail Service
- Priority Mail is available in various services, including:
- Priority Mail: 1-3 business days
- Priority Mail Express: 1-2 business days
- Priority Mail Regional Rate: 2-3 business days (for lighter packages)
- Choose the service that best fits your needs.
Step 4: Calculate the Cost
- Use the USPS website or consult a postal scale to calculate the cost of shipping.
- You can also use the USPS Priority Mail calculator tool.
Step 5: Print Your Label
- Go to the USPS website and create a shipping label.
- Fill out the required information, including the recipient's address and your return address.
- Pay for the shipping using a credit card or other accepted payment methods.
Step 6: Attach the Label and Affix the Postage
- Attach the printed label to the outside of your package.
- Affix the postage using a postage meter or a stamp.
Step 7: Drop Off Your Package
- Take your package to a USPS location, such as a post office or a blue mailbox.
- Give the package to the postal clerk and confirm that it's been processed.
Tips and Reminders
- Make sure to follow all USPS regulations and guidelines.
- Keep a record of your tracking number and package details.
- Consider purchasing insurance to protect against loss or damage.
- Be aware of any restrictions or prohibitions on shipping certain items.
By following these steps, you can send your package via Priority Mail and ensure it arrives quickly and safely.