Express Mail Flat-Rate Envelope

This money-back guaranteed overnight to two-day service includes tracking, proof of delivery, and insurance up to $100. Additional insurance up to $5,000 may be purchased for merchandise. Sunday and holiday delivery is available to many destinations for an additional $12.50. All packages must use an Express Mail label. The maximum weight is 70 pounds.

Features
Express Mail envelopes, labels, and boxes may be ordered online at The Postal Store and are available at Post Offices. Features include delivery to Post Office boxes, rural addresses, and domestic prices for APO and FPO addresses.

Hold For Pickup Service allows the addressee to pickup an Express Mail shipment at the destination Post Office by 10 a.m., 12 p.m., or 3 p.m. of the next day the destination office is open for retail business. The designated contact person is notified by "automated call" when the shipment is available for pickup and is provided the address information for the destination Post Office. Express Mail Hold For Pickup Service is available at no additional charge.

Express Mail delivery status is available with Track and Confirm or by calling 1-800-222-1811.

When sealing a flat-rate box or flat-rate envelope, the container flaps must be able to close within the normal folds. Tape may be applied to the flaps and seams to reinforce the container; provided the design of the container is not enlarged by opening the sides and the container is not reconstructed in any way.