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When will my order arrive?

Orders may be expected to arrive within 2 to 3 weeks. Please wait at least one week before inquiring about the status of your order.

Shipping Rates

Standard Shipping: Standard shipping charges are already included in the prices listed with products for sale. For deliveries within the U.S., products are shipped fourth class.  (Please note that some subscription services are automatically shipped first class; the cost for this service is included in the sales price.) Please allow two to three weeks for delivery.

Special Shipping Options: Upon telephone request, products may be shipped via Federal Express, first-class mail, or airmail. These shipping options carry an additional charge. Call (866) 512-1800 or (202) 512-1800 to obtain rate estimates.

International Shipping: Products are shipped via surface mail. (Please note that some subscription services are automatically shipped first class; the cost for this service is included in the sales price.) Please allow two to three weeks for delivery.

International Orders

All orders must be placed in English.

Please note that posted prices reflect the cost for domestic orders, unless specifically labeled as foreign prices. Consult the Sales Product Catalog (SPC) for foreign prices.

NOTE: At this time, online ordering is not available for international customers. To order, please contact the GPO Order and Information Desk or use the PDF order form.

Orders for delivery outside of the United States are subject to a 40 percent surcharge for special handling, as required by international mailing regulations. International shipping options include surface-mail and airmail delivery. Surface-mail delivery will be used unless the order specifies otherwise; the charge for this delivery service is already reflected in the foreign price. Airmail delivery is available upon request for an additional charge; restrictions are based on the international postal zone of the recipient. Airmail rate inquiries can be made by calling (202) 512-1800 or by sending a Telex to (710) 822-9413; ANSWERBACK USGPO WSH.

Return Policy

All sales are final. Product returns are accepted only when an error is made by the Government Printing Office. To report a problem or to request authorization for a return, please contact the appropriate service section.

Publications: Subscriptions:
DC Metro Area: 202-512-1803
Toll-Free: 866- 512-1800
Fax: 202-512-2168
DC Metro Area: 202-512-1806
Toll-Free:  866-512-1800
Fax: 202-512-2168

Do not return any publications or subscription issues unless notified to do so by the Government Printing Office.

Order Inquiries

Please wait at least one week before inquiring about the status of your order. Inquiries may be made by phone, fax, e-mail, postal mail, or teletype to the GPO Order and Information Desk. Please have your GPO Order Number when inquiring about an online order.

  • Phone       Publications:      202-512-1803
                    Subscriptions:     202-512-1806
                    Toll-Free:            866-512-1800
  • Fax           (202) 512-2168
  • Mail          Superintendent of Documents
                    Subscription Customer Service
                    Stop:  SSOM
                    Washington, DC 20402
  • Teletype    (710) 822-9413; ANSWERBACK USGPO WSH

If your inquiry concerns charges made to your credit card, you must include a billing statement with the referenced charges annotated.

Subscription cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing and submitted to the following address:

Superintendent of Documents
Mail List Branch
Stop:  SSOM
Washington, DC  20402

Missing publications should be reported within six months.

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Last updated: September 28, 2003
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