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Postage Rates

Priority Mail  
Get expedited delivery of your mail or package for less.
Now you can have delivery of documents and packages made in an average of 2 to 3 days.

Delivery to every address in the United States - including PO Boxes and military address.
Saturday and residential deliveries at no extra cost.
Convenient flat-rate envelopes are available. One low rate for any amount of material that can easily fit into a Priority Mail flat-rate envelope.
Maximum weight is 70 pounds, and the maximum size is 108 inches in length and distance around the thickest part combined.
Print a shipping label online and get Delivery Confirmation™ service at no additional cost!

Add Extra Services:

Proof of Deposit
Certified Mail - you get a mailing receipt and can verify date and time of delivery online.
Certificate of Mailing - this receipt shows evidence of mailing and can be purchased only at the time of mailing.

Protection in Transit
Insured Mail – you can protect items up to $5,000 in value against damage or loss.
Registered Mail™ – use this most secure service to insure and verify the delivery of items valued up to $25,000.
Special Handling – add to your packages needing additional care in transit.
 
  Print a Shipping Label
Print a Priority Mail® label with or without postage online.
Go to Print a Shipping Label

  Calculate Postage
Find out how much Priority Mail costs.
Go to Calculate Postage

  Priority Mail Supplies
Shipping supplies at the click of a mouse.
Go to Priority Mail Supplies

  Pickup Options
Use Carrier Pickup and Pickup On Demand and we'll come to you.
Go to Pickup Options

Confirmation at Delivery
Delivery Confirmation – you can verify date and time of delivery online.
Signature Confirmation™ – you can verify delivery and who received it online - and request a copy of the signature.
Collect on Delivery (COD) – we'll collect payment for postage and merchandise for you at the time of delivery.
Restricted Delivery - when you need to make sure your package lands in the right hands, choose Restricted Delivery. Available for Certified Mail, Registered Mail, and mail insured for more than $50 or sent COD.
Return Receipt - you get a postcard sent to you, signed by the person who received your package. Available for Certified Mail, Registered Mail, and mail insured for more than $50 or sent COD.
Return Receipt for Merchandise - you're covered with both a mailing receipt at the time of delivery, and a signed, dated return receipt postcard after delivery.

Related Publications
A Customer's Guide to Mailing – Your simple guide to mailing in the U.S.
Priority Mail, Quick Service Guide (PDF)
Priority Mail, Quick Service Guide (HTML)

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