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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. Low flat-rate shipping is also available with Priority Mail for any destination and any weight up to a 70 lb. maximum when you use either Flat Rate Envelopes or Flat Rate Boxes.

Delivery to every address in the United States - including PO Boxes and military addresses.
Saturday and residential deliveries at no extra cost.
Convenient flat rate envelopes are available.
New flat rate boxes are available in two different sizes.
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.
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  Calculate Postage
Find out how much Priority Mail costs.
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  Priority Mail Supplies
Shipping supplies at the click of a mouse.
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  Pickup Options
Use Carrier Pickup™ and Pickup On Demand® and we'll come to you.
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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 $200 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 $200 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