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USPS insurance provides coverage for mailpieces in case of loss, damage, or missing contents. The insurance limits vary depending on the service selected and the destination of the shipment. For domestic shipments, Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® services include insurance coverage of up to $100, while Registered Mail® items can be insured for up to $50,000 at a Post Office™ location. For international shipments, Priority Mail International® shipments containing merchandise are insured for up to $200, while those containing non-negotiable documents are insured for up to $100 for document reconstruction. USPS insurance provides coverage for losses up to the actual value of the mail contents, with fees based on the item's declared value.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Maximum insurance coverage | $50,000 |
| Insurance coverage for mailpieces | $5,000 |
| Insurance coverage for Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® services | $100 |
| Insurance coverage for Priority Mail International® shipments containing merchandise | $200 |
| Insurance coverage for Priority Mail International shipments containing non-negotiable documents | $100 |
| Insurance coverage for Registered Mail® items | Lower than insured mail |
| Cost of insurance | $2.70 and above |
| Services that can be used with insurance | Priority Mail Express®, Priority Mail®, USPS Ground Advantage®, Parcel Select® Non-presort, Library Mail, Bound Printed Matter, Media Mail®, First-Class Mail® (letters and flats), USPS Marketing Mail® parcels, USPS Marketing Mail Nonprofit parcels |
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What You'll Learn
Domestic insurance
USPS offers insurance coverage for mailpieces for up to $5,000 in indemnity to protect against loss or damage. The insurance fees are based on the item's declared value, with prices starting at $2.70. This insurance coverage only covers the actual value of the mail contents.
Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® services include up to $100 of insurance in the price. USPS Ground Advantage® service also includes up to $100 insurance in the price, and additional coverage is usually available for more valuable shipments. To qualify for the included insurance, USPS Ground Advantage domestic shipments must have an applicable USPS Tracking® barcode.
Insurance coverage is provided against lost, damaged, or missing contents and is limited to a maximum liability of $100 when the pieces bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) or USPS retail tracking barcode, and the mailer pays retail or commercial prices.
Registered Mail® items can be insured for up to $50,000 at a Post Office™ location or through a Rural Carrier.
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International insurance
USPS offers international insurance for mail services, with options to add extra insurance to certain shipments. Priority Mail Express International includes insurance for document reconstruction of up to $100 and for merchandise up to $200 against loss, damage, or missing contents. This service is available online and at Post Office locations, with maximum coverage varying by country.
Priority Mail International shipments containing non-negotiable documents are insured for up to $100 for document reconstruction at no additional charge. Shipments containing merchandise are also insured up to $200 at no extra cost. Additional coverage may be purchased for merchandise, with pricing starting from $30.70 up to $900 in declared value, plus $3.15 per $100 or fraction over this amount.
First-Class Mail International items sent with Registered Mail may be eligible for return receipts as proof of delivery, although this is not available in all countries. Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International provides notification of the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery for lightweight packages. A Certificate of Mailing can also be purchased as evidence of the mailing date, but this cannot be combined with Registered Mail items, insured parcels, or items paid with a permit imprint.
Global Express Guaranteed Insurance and Priority Mail Express International Insurance are also mentioned as options, with further details available via the Postal Explorer service.
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Indemnity limits
USPS insurance provides coverage for mailpieces in case of loss or damage. The indemnity limit depends on the type of service and shipping chosen. For Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail services, insurance coverage of up to $100 is included in the price. This coverage is provided against lost, damaged, or missing contents and is limited to a maximum liability of $100 when the pieces bear an Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) or USPS retail tracking barcode, and the mailer pays retail or commercial prices.
Registered Mail items can be insured for a much higher amount, offering up to $50,000 in coverage. This service provides maximum security for valuable items and can be purchased at a Post Office or through a Rural Carrier.
Additionally, there are certain limitations and restrictions on insuring some products. For example, insurance coverage is limited to a maximum of $5,000 in indemnity for items purchased online or in person at a Post Office. The price of insurance is based on the item's declared value, with fees starting at $2.70.
It's important to note that insurance coverage only covers the actual value of the mail contents, and there may be specific requirements, such as the recipient providing an acceptable primary ID before delivery, depending on the service chosen.
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Proof of delivery
USPS offers insurance coverage for mailpieces for up to $5,000 in indemnity to protect against loss or damage. The insurance fees are based on the item's declared value, with prices starting at $2.70. Priority Mail Express® and Priority Mail® services include up to $100 of insurance in the price. Insurance coverage is limited to a maximum liability of $100 when the pieces bear an Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) or USPS retail tracking barcode, and the mailer pays retail or commercial prices.
Registered Mail® items can be insured for up to $50,000 at a Post Office™ location. This service provides maximum security for valuable items.
USPS provides GPS tracking for packages, allowing senders and recipients to determine the exact location of a package at the time of delivery. This information can be accessed by calling the local post office or by requesting geo-tracking information using the post office's zip code.
In the event of a missing package, a missing mail search can be initiated on the USPS website after 7 days without real tracking updates. This information can be useful for customers who claim they have not received their packages, as it provides evidence of delivery or helps locate misdelivered items.
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Available services
USPS offers insurance coverage for mailpieces for up to $5,000 in indemnity to protect against loss or damage. The insurance fees are based on the item's value, with prices starting at $2.70. Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail services include up to $100 of insurance coverage in the price.
For international shipping, Priority Mail International shipments containing merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Shipments containing non-negotiable documents are insured for up to $100 for document reconstruction at no extra cost. Additional insurance limits vary by country.
Registered Mail items have lower indemnity limits than insured mail and can be insured for up to $50,000 at a Post Office location.
Other available services include return receipts, which provide proof of delivery, and extended tracking history, which allows you to purchase up to 10 years of tracking information for your item and receive a USPS Tracking Plus Statement via email. The Certificate of Mailing service provides evidence of the date your mail was accepted but does not provide a record of delivery or insure against loss.
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Frequently asked questions
The maximum USPS insurance coverage available is \$50,000 for Registered Mail® items purchased at a Post Office™ location.
Yes, there are limitations for insuring some products and certain items.
USPS insurance covers against loss, damage, or missing contents. Insurance coverage only covers the actual value of the mail contents.
