Current USPS Postage Rates
Domestic Prices
Domestic Service Average Delivery Time Starting Price Pricing Factors
Express Mail® Overnight, most locations From $13.65 Prices based on weight and distance
Flat rate envelope available!
Priority Mail® 1 - 3 days From $4.90 Prices based on weight and distance
Flat rate options available!
First-Class Mail® 1 - 3 days From $0.44 Prices based on weight and shape
Parcel Post® 2 - 8 days From $4.90 Prices based on weight and distance
Media Mail® 2 - 8 days From $2.38 Prices based on weight (content restrictions apply)
Library Mail 2 - 8 days From $2.26 Prices based on weight (content restrictions apply)
International Prices
International Service Average Delivery Time Starting Price Pricing Factors
Global Express Guaranteed® 1-3 days From $33.95 Prices based on weight, size and distance - USPS GXG envelope pricing is available!
Express Mail International® 3 - 5 days From $26.95 Prices based on weight and distance
Flat-rate envelope available!
Priority Mail® International 6-10 days From $11.45 Prices based on weight and distance
Flat-rate options available!
First-Class Mail International™ varies From $0.75 Prices based on weight, shape and distance
Source: United States Postal Service

Rates for Additional Services from the USPS

Domestic Prices
Service Description Price
Certificate of Mailing A receipt that shows evidence of mailing and can be purchased only at the time of mailing. $1.15 for individual articles.
Certified Mail™ Service Provides a mailing receipt and delivery information. $2.80
Collect on Delivery (COD) Customers pay for merchandise and postage at the time of delivery. Ranges from $5.50 to $18.50.
Delivery Confirmation™ Provides the date, ZIP Code™ and time your article was delivered. $0.70-0.80 Retail, $0.19 Electronic
Insurance Provides indemnity coverage (up to $5,000) for lost or damaged items. Starts at $1.75.
Express Mail® Insurance Indemnity coverage of $100 automatically included. Coverage up to $5,000 available. Starts at $0.75.
Registered Mail™ Our most secure service, it provides the maximum security (indemnity coverage up to $25,000). Starts at $10.60.
Restricted Delivery Delivery to individuals you specify are authorized to receive and sign for the item. $4.50
Return Receipt Provides recipient's signature and date/time of delivery. $1.10 Electronic, $2.30 Mail
Return Receipt for Merchandise Provides a mailing receipt and a return receipt. $3.80
Signature Confirmation™ Provides delivery information and signature electronically. $2.35 Retail, $1.95 Electronic
Special Handling For sending items that need to be handled specially through the mail like live poultry and bees. 10 lbs. and under $7.40, over 10 lbs $10.40
Recipient Services
Service Description Price
Caller Service Premium service for receiving large volumes of mail. Varies by location.
PO Box Service Convenient, secure, flexible way to receive your mail. Varies by size and location.
Premium Forwarding Service® Forwards all of your mail from your permanent address to a temporary address. $15 enrollment, $13.95 weekly.
Financial Services
Service Description Price
Money Order A safe, convenient, and economical alternative to sending cash through the mail. $1.10 for $0.01-$500
$1.50 for $500.01-$1,000.
Military Money Order Issued only by military facilities. $0.30
Money Order Inquiry Fee Replace a lost or stolen money order. $5.40
International Prices
Service Description Price
International Business Reply Card A preaddressed response postcard that allows foreign senders to return to U.S. entities that originated them without having to affix postage. $0.95
International Business Reply Envelope (up to 2 oz.) A preaddressed response envelope that allows foreign senders to return to U.S. entities that originated them without having to affix postage. $1.45
Certificate of Mailing A receipt that shows evidence of mailing and can be purchased only at the time of mailing for select international mailing services. Regular: $1.15 each
$0.42 each if 3 or more in a mailing book
$1.15 duplicate copy

Bulk: $6.50 first 1,000 pcs
$0.75 ea. additional 1,000
$1.15 duplicate copy
Customs Clearance and Delivery Process fee for customs clearance and collection of customs duties at time of delivery. $5.35
Express Mail International® Insurance Indemnity coverage of $100 automatically included. Coverage up to $5,000 available. Starts at $0.75
Global Express Guaranteed® Insurance Insurance covering up to $100 for loss, damage, rifling or document reconstruction is included at no additional charge. You can purchase additional insurance for an additional $1.00 per $100 or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $2,499 per shipment. Indemnity <= $100: Free
Each Add'l $100*: $1.00
International Postal Money Order A safe, convenient, and economical alternative to sending cash through the mail. $3.85
Priority Mail International® Insurance Insures against loss, damage, or rifling. Starts at $1.75
Registered Mail™ Our most secure service - provides the maximum security (indemnity limit $45.62). $11.50
International Reply Coupons Can be redeemed for international postage to reply to sender. $2.10
Restricted Delivery Delivery to individuals you specify are authorized to receive and sign for the item. $4.50
Return Receipt Provides both a mailing receipt and a signed, dated Return Receipt postcard, which must be purchased at the time of mailing. $2.30
 

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