The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a free service called Informed Delivery.
All mail traveling through USPS goes through a sorting machine, a picture of the front side of each piece of mail is taken, when you sign up for Informed Delivery you will receive a Morning Daily Digest email each day that shows a preview image of all incoming mail, as well as status updates about your incoming and outbound packages. You can see those notifications at any time via the dashboard from your phone, computer or tablet or in the USPS Mobile app. Informed Delivery also has other features that make tracking and receiving your packages easier and more convenient.
Some of the benefits of signing up are:
Convenience
You can easily see what mail will be delivered to you each day, it can save you a trip to the mailbox and if you are waiting on an important piece of mail, you will know when to expect it.
Security
Mail theft is a real concern, mail stolen from residential mailboxes and Postal Service boxes is a threat to public safety. Stolen mail can lead to financial and identity theft. When you know what mail to expect each day you will recognize if something is missing.
Track Packages
In addition to mail, Informed Delivery also tracks packages and sends notifications about their delivery status.
Mobile App
The mobile app allows you to track and monitor your scheduled deliveries while you are away from home.
Create Electronic Signature
USPS Electron Signature Online allows you to create and keep an electronic signature on file for one year. You can apply the signature to incoming packages that require a signature upon delivery. When applied your mail carrier will leave your package in the mailbox without you being there to sign for it in person.
Set a Reminder
When you receive your Morning Daily Digest email each day there is a “set reminder” option. You can use it to receive additional notifications for mail you don’t want to miss.
Manually Add Other Packages
You can manually add tracking numbers for packages that are not visible initially so that you will receive updates on those packages.
View Tracking History
You can track packages from the time they leave the shipping location until they arrive at your destination. You can view where the item is coming from and see updates during transit.
View Package Details
You can view package details like weight, size and return address.
It’s Free
There is no reason not to sign up for this free service, signing up is quick and simple and can be done online. USPS Informed Delivery
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