USPS

USPS Shipping Services

Mail Services offers USPS Certified and Return Receipt forms and USPS Priority and Priority Express Packaging at no cost. If you need more than what is in stock, please allow sufficient lead time to order more.

Track USPS Shipment

The Return Receipt service provides a postcard or electronic notification with the delivery date and the recipient's signature. Please coordinate with Mail Services if you need a Return Receipt for your shipment. Refer to the FAQ page linked below for more information:

Return Receipt FAQ

Provides proof of mailing at the time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. A Return Receipt can be added to confirm delivery.

Confirms that only a specified person or authorized agent will receive a piece of mail. This service is available only if you also purchase Certified Mail or Insured Mail (over $200).

Signature Confirmation: Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery and the name of the person who signed for the item. You can request a printed copy of the signature.

Adult Signature: Requires the signature of someone 21 years of age or older at the recipient's address.

Priority Express, Priority and Ground Advantage services include up to $100 insurance at no additional cost
Maximum allowed insurance value is $5,000
Additional insurance can be purchased as seen in chart below:

Amount for Merchandise Insurance Coverage Desired	Fee
$0.01 - $50.00	$2.50
$50.01 - $100.00	$3.15
$100.01 - $200.00	$4.15
$200.01 - $300.00	$5.45
$300.01 - $400.00	$6.85
$400.01 - $500.00	$8.25
$500.01 - $600.00	$11.00
$600.01 - $5,000.00 (maximum liability is $5,000)	$11.00 plus $1.70 per $100.00 or fraction thereof over $600 in declared value

USPS Shipping Guidelines

Shipping services are for University of Oregon business only
Fill out and attach a Mail Services Order Form to the package
- Check USPS for the type of shipment
- Include the department or unit index to charge
- Include your email address if you want shipping notifications
- Note for international shipping: phone number, recipient name, description of contents, and monetary value are required
Packages must arrive Shipment Ready - packed, sealed, addressed, and accompanied by a completed mail services order form
- All previous shipping labels should be completely covered, crossing out with pen/marker is not enough
Put outgoing mail in your department's campus mail pickup box
- Please contact Mail Services for large or heavy packages to prepare the drivers for pick-up.
If mail pickup is missed, bring the package to Mail Services by 2:00 P.M. and will be sent out the following business day