What is cancelled mail

Cancelled mail refers to mail that has been returned to the sender as undeliverable or has been rejected by the postal service due to various reasons. This can happen when the recipient's address is incorrect, incomplete, or non-existent, or when the mail is damaged, misdirected, or has a defective postage.

When mail is cancelled, it is typically marked with a special cancellation mark or stamp by the postal service, indicating that it has been returned to the sender. This mark is usually a rubber stamp or a hand-stamped mark that is applied to the envelope or package.

There are several reasons why mail may be cancelled, including:

  1. Undeliverable as addressed: The address on the mail is incorrect, incomplete, or non-existent.
  2. Refused: The recipient has refused to accept the mail.
  3. Returned to sender: The mail has been returned to the sender due to a defect in the postage or the mailpiece.
  4. Dead mail: The mail has been deemed dead, meaning it has been in the postal system for an extended period and is unlikely to be delivered.
  5. Mail that cannot be delivered: The mail cannot be delivered due to a variety of reasons, such as the recipient's address is not valid, the mail is damaged, or the recipient has moved.

When mail is cancelled, it is usually returned to the sender, and the sender is notified of the reason for the cancellation. The sender can then take steps to correct the issue and resend the mail or cancel the order.

Some common types of cancelled mail include:

  1. Undeliverable mail: Mail that is returned to the sender due to an incorrect or incomplete address.
  2. Refused mail: Mail that is returned to the sender because the recipient has refused to accept it.
  3. Returned to sender mail: Mail that is returned to the sender due to a defect in the postage or the mailpiece.
  4. Dead mail: Mail that has been deemed dead and is unlikely to be delivered.
  5. Mail that cannot be delivered: Mail that cannot be delivered due to a variety of reasons, such as the recipient's address is not valid, the mail is damaged, or the recipient has moved.