Usps missent mail placard
The frustration of receiving a "Missent" placard from the USPS!
A Missent placard is a notice left by the United States Postal Service (USPS) when they are unable to deliver a piece of mail to the intended recipient. Here's what you need to know:
What does it mean?
When a piece of mail is missent, it means that the USPS has attempted to deliver it to the wrong address or has been unable to deliver it to the intended recipient. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
- Incorrect or incomplete address information
- Mail carrier error
- Recipient has moved and the USPS doesn't have the updated address
- Mail is undeliverable due to a forwarding issue
What does the placard look like?
The Missent placard is a bright yellow card with a bold, black font. It usually has the following information:
- The sender's name and address
- The recipient's name and address
- The reason for the missent (e.g., "Address Unknown" or "Moved")
- A note instructing the recipient to contact the USPS to arrange for redelivery or pickup
What should you do?
If you receive a Missent placard, here are your options:
- Contact the USPS: Reach out to your local post office or the USPS customer service number (1-800-275-8777) to report the missent mail. They may be able to provide more information about the issue or help you resolve it.
- Check with the sender: If you're the recipient, contact the sender to let them know that their mail was missent. They may be able to resend the mail or provide additional information to help resolve the issue.
- Pick up the mail: If you're able to pick up the mail, you can do so at your local post office. Be sure to bring a valid form of identification and the Missent placard.
- Wait for redelivery: If the USPS is unable to deliver the mail initially, they may attempt to redeliver it at a later time. Keep an eye out for the mail carrier or check your mailbox regularly.
Remember to always double-check your address information to avoid missent mail in the future!