Why is my mail being returned to sender as undeliverable?

Mail can be undeliverable for these reasons: No postage. Incomplete, illegible, or incorrect address. Addressee not at address (unknown, moved, or deceased).

What does it mean when USPS says undeliverable as addressed?

Undeliverable as addressed (UAA) mail is a clunky name for a big problem: Mail not reaching its intended recipient because the address is incorrect, incomplete, or illegible.

What happens if package is returned to sender?

Occasionally packages are returned to us as undeliverable. When the carrier returns an undeliverable package to us, you will be issued a refund for the item(s) minus any return fees, and a coupon for the shipping charges.

Can I pick up undeliverable mail at post office?

Where can the customer go to pick up mail that is being held? Customers may go to their local Post Office pickup location based on the information on the back of their Redelivery Notice. Customers may go to the Post Office to pickup the item on or after the date and time indicated on the PS Form 3849 delivery notice.

How long does post office hold undeliverable mail?

Articles with extra services are held for 15 days, with the exception of COD which is held for 10 days (unless fewer days are designated by mailer, or it includes Hold For Pickup service) and Priority Mail Express which is held for 5 days, before being returned to the mailer.

Why did USPS send my mail back?

Mail is usually returned because it is missing either forwarding information or secondary information. You should always validate a mailing address before you mail something. Missing forwarding information.

How long does USPS hold undeliverable mail?

The Postal Service (USPS) will make 1 or 2 attempts to deliver, based on the carrier’s knowledge. After the attempts, the package will be held for 15 days from the intial delivery attempt and then returned to sender.

Do I get a refund if my package is returned to sender USPS?

No. Once a package has been accepted into the USPS post stream, it can not be refunded. It’s imperative that any refund requests for any USPS packages made in error should be done in a pre-transit state.

Why was my package returned to the sender?

Possible reasons for return include, but are not limited to: Shipment being refused by the intended receiver. Physical address not able to be found by UPS. Unable to deliver after multiple delivery attempts.