{"id":686,"date":"2018-04-08T02:23:26","date_gmt":"2018-04-08T02:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/how-find-lost-usps-mail-packages.html\/"},"modified":"2023-04-26T05:23:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T12:23:28","slug":"how-find-lost-usps-mail-packages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/blog\/how-find-lost-usps-mail-packages.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Find USPS Lost Packages or Missing Mail","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">There is no denying that <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">missing mail<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold;\">or packages <\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">is frustrating. Whether you\u2019re the recipient or sender, your time and in some cases, money is wasted anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS handles millions of mail pieces on a daily basis so it would make sense for a letter or package to get lost. But unfortunately, when it\u2019s a critical mail or expensive package, it\u2019s even worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/all-about-forwarded-package.html\" rel=\"noopener\">All You Need To Know About A Forwarded Package<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So\u00a0you\u2019re still waiting\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>your USPS lost package or mail<\/strong>, now what? Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to try and recover your mail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is no guarantee that you will retrieve your lost mail or package in the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Does Mail Get Lost?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons as to why you wouldn\u2019t get mail or packages such as the shipping label falling off, the address or recipient name getting smeared in case of bad weather, or the most common reason of all, an incorrect address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just one wrong digit in the zip code can make all the difference with mail delivery. Or in another scenario, you move and don\u2019t apply for a <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">change of address<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so your mail is sent to your old address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be careful when sending out mail to get the address right, write it clearly and in permanent marker. Now that we have an idea of why this might\u2019ve happened\u00a0let\u2019s see how we can fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"fifteenbanner\" style=\"display:flex;justify-content:center\"><style>form {display: flex;justify-content: center;}.fifteenbanner {position:relative;text-decoration:none;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;width:360px;height:270px;border-radius:10px;border-width:0;-webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;-moz-box-shadow:2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;box-shadow: 2px 2px 2px 1px #d3d3d3;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-dollars-360x270-1.png);background-repeat:no-repeat;}.fifteenbanner{cursor:pointer}<\/style><form id=\"fifteenbanner\" action=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/locations.html\" method=\"get\"><button class=\"fifteenbanner\" type=\"submit\"><\/button><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_source\" value=\"blog\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_medium\" value=\"banner\"\/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"utm_campaign\" value=\"10-dollars\"\/><\/form><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/your-usps-package-was-forwarded-different-address-now-what.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Your USPS Package Was Forwarded To A Different Address: Now What?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><b>How to find lost mail and packages?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your <\/span><b>USPS package or mail doesn&#8217;t arrive on the expected delivery date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the first thing that will come to your mind is, the mail or package is lost, and how can I find a lost mail?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s good you know that, at times, late deliveries don&#8217;t mean your mail is lost; it might be due to some avoidable issues either from your sender, the shipping company, or USPS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let&#8217;s assume your mail has gotten lost; here&#8217;s how to find a lost mail in 4 simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Check your mail or package status: \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your mail has a tracking option (the sender can give you the tracking number if you\u2019re the recipient), go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/go\/TrackConfirmAction_input\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS Tracking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check on the current status of your mail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible that it is only delayed, stuck in transit, and not necessarily lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most online orders are accompanied by tracking numbers so if you\u2019re waiting for a package delivered by USPS, you can use this tool. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using other mail carriers like UPS or FedEx, they also provide tracking services. So first, find out the latest update with your mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Ask your neighbors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible that the status was \u201cdelivered\u201d and you never got anything. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, you need to start asking your neighbors if they\u2019ve received any mail or packages for you, it is possible there was confusion with the apt. or building number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also ask your mailman about it; this may even be the first, obvious thing to do. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, if you\u2019re not home, but you\u2019re expecting a valuable package, your mailman will leave a missed delivery notice instead. Another answer to a delivered status is mail theft. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a common problem with mail in the United States and gets even worse during the holidays. So, if you think this is the case, it\u2019s best to immediately report it to your local Post Office and the Police.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Collect Mail info:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve confirmed your mail is missing, you need to collect all the information possible on your mail before contacting USPS. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For USPS to start a mail search, they need to know everything you know about your package. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to make sure that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct address was used<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sender\u2019s and recipient\u2019s address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monetary value of it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tracking number if available<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The receipt if it\u2019s an online purchase<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The package description like the package size, content, brand, pictures of the item, and anything else you can gather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Step Four: Submit a Mail Search Request:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you&#8217;ve gathered information about your missing mail, the next thing is to submit a mail search request with USPS.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How to submit a USPS missing mail search request<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b><b><b><b>1-Check on the status of your mail: <\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b>Before submitting a search request, check the status of your mail using the <b>USPS service request status.<\/b> Sometimes there might have been a delay in delivering it to you due to unavoidable issues; therefore, you&#8217;ll have to wait a few days after your expected delivery date.<\/p>\n<p><b><b>2-Send a Help Request Form: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your package may just be misplaced at the local Post Office. Submit a help request form at the Post Office or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usps.force.com\/emailus\/s\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it\u2019ll be forwarded to the Post Office.<\/span><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong><b>3-Submit a Search Request for Missing Mail: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/help\/missing-mail.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">submit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this request after 7 days from the expected delivery date and within one year of the original mailing date. USPS will send you a confirmation email and forward your request to the Post Office to start their search.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>When is a USPS Mail or Package Officially Lost?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A piece of mail must be considered lost by the USPS before you can submit a search request to find it, and there are specific time requirements for different kinds of lost mail. For most mail classes, the package must be lost for at least 7 days from the date of mailing before you can initiate a request to have the USPS search for the missing mailpiece.\u00a0 Below is a table showing the different times USPS considers mail lost depending on the mail class<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>How do I check the status of my Missing Mail search request?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS will send you periodic updates about the search and a final resolution with what they\u2019ve got but you can also log into your account, open the missing mail search history page, and then the missing mail application to check on the status of your application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various statuses that you can find, here are what they mean:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accepted:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USPS accepted the customer\u2019s search request\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Rejected<\/strong>:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The application has been rejected, this can be because of a duplicate or for other reasons. Contact USPS for further explanation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Mailpiece Found:<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that the lost item was found and is currently at the Postal Service inventory, ready to be sent to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Expired:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This means that the search retention period has expired and the Postal Service is no longer looking for the package.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Saved as Draft:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The customer hasn\u2019t completed filling out the search request form so it was saved as a draft.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Canceled:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The customer canceled the mail search request as it\u2019s no longer needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How does the USPS Missing Mail Search work? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS starts their search at the <strong>Mail Recovery Center<\/strong> which is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, also known as the mail\u2019s lost &amp; found. This is where all the mail with an \u201cincorrect address\u201d or \u201creturn to sender\u201d winds up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, most of the time, if mail or packages are left unclaimed and have a monetary value of less than $25 it is shredded without opening. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>USPS holds<\/strong> the mail according to its delivery service and value. For example, priority mail, certified or ordinary mail is kept for up to <strong>3 months.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <strong>insured packages<\/strong> or express mail is help for up to <strong>6 months<\/strong>, maybe even longer sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of this period, the valuable packages are put up in auctions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your package is insured, valuable, priority, or registered mail, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/help\/claims.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file a claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claims can be filed for domestic and international shipping; however, they shouldn\u2019t be delayed any later than 60 days from the time of mailing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, if the package is not found, you will be reimbursed for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also recommended that the sender and recipient submit a mail search in case you&#8217;re <strong>missing a USPS package or mail<\/strong>. This way, the priority for finding your mail would be higher.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>An Alternative Solution?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To save yourself from the frustration of losing your mail and packages, you can secure them by signing up for a virtual mailbox.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know\u00a0<a href=\"\/blog\/difference-between-physical-po-box-and-virtual-po-box.html\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s the Difference Between Physical PO Box and Virtual PO Box?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>virtual mailbox<\/strong> is a convenient, online mailbox. Your mail will be delivered to state-of-the-art mail facilities lessening the risk of mail theft and mail going missing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced mail operators will scan the envelopes of your mail and upload them to your mailbox. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostScan Mail offers virtual mailboxes with a <\/span><a href=\"\/locations.html\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variety of nationwide addresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can choose to have a virtual PO Box or a virtual mailbox with a real street address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logging into your online mailbox can be done through your phone; you just choose the mail piece and pick an action like open &amp; scan, forward, archive, or shred. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <a href=\"\/services\/mail-forwarding.html\" rel=\"noopener\">forward mail<\/a> to yourself wherever you are, no matter how many times you move. Get your virtual mailbox today and never worry about your mail getting lost, stuck, or misplaced again.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/free-photos-vectors\/people\">People photo created by freepik \u2013 www.freepik.com<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.postscanmail.com\/hubfs\/img\/package-missing-forward.jpg\" alt=\"USPS Missing Package and Lost Mail Guide\" width=\"750\" style=\"width: 750px;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">There is no denying that <\/span><strong style=\"background-color: transparent;\">missing mail<\/strong><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold;\">or package&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">is frustrating. Whether you\u2019re the recipient or sender, your time and in some cases, money is wasted anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <!--more--> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS handles millions of mail pieces on a daily basis so it would make sense for a letter or package to get lost. But unfortunately, when it\u2019s an important mail or expensive package, it\u2019s even worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href=\"\/blog\/all-about-forwarded-package.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span>All You Need To Know About A Forwarded Package<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So&nbsp;<span>you\u2019re still waiting<\/span>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<strong>your USPS lost package or mail<\/strong>, now what? Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to try and recover your mail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there is no guarantee that you will retrieve your lost mail or package in the end.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why would mail get lost? &nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many reasons as to why you wouldn\u2019t get mail or packages such as the shipping label falling off, the address or recipient name getting smeared in case of bad weather, or the most common reason of all, an incorrect address.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just one wrong digit in the zip code can make all the difference with mail delivery. Or in another scenario, you move and don\u2019t apply for a <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/how-change-mailing-address.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">change of address<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so your mail is sent to your old address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be really careful when sending out mail to get the address right, write it clearly and in permanent marker. Now that we have an idea of why this might\u2019ve happened, let\u2019s see how we can fix it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more:&nbsp;<span><a href=\"\/blog\/your-usps-package-was-forwarded-different-address-now-what.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Your USPS Package Was Forwarded To A Different Address: Now What?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Check your mail or package status: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your mail has a tracking option (the sender can give you the tracking number if you\u2019re the recipient), go to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tools.usps.com\/go\/TrackConfirmAction_input\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS Tracking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check on the current status of your mail. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s possible that it is only delayed, stuck in transit and not necessarily lost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most online orders are accompanied with tracking numbers so if you\u2019re waiting for a package delivered by USPS, you can use this tool. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re using other mail carriers like UPS or FedEx, they also provide tracking services. So first, find out the latest update with your mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Ask your neighbors:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible that the status was \u201cdelivered\u201d and you never got anything. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, you need to start asking your neighbors if they\u2019ve received any mail or packages for you, it is possible there was a confusion with the apt. or building number.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also ask your mailman about it, this may even be the first, obvious thing to do. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, if you\u2019re not home but you\u2019re expecting a valuable package, your mailman will leave a missed delivery notice instead. Another answer to a delivered status is mail theft. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a common problem with mail in the United States and gets even worse during the holidays. So, if you think this is the case, it\u2019s best to immediately report it to your local Post Office and the Police.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Collect Mail info:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve confirmed your mail is missing, you need to collect all the information possible on your mail before contacting USPS. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For USPS to start a mail search, they need to know everything you know about your package. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to make sure that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The correct address was used<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sender\u2019s and recipient\u2019s address<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monetary value of it<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tracking number if available<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The receipt if it\u2019s an online purchase<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The package description like the package size, content, brand, pictures of the item, and anything else you can gather.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Step Four: Submit a Mail Search Request:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to your local Post Office or you can submit the request online at the USPS <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/help\/missing-mail.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing Mail Search<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is advised to submit one if you haven\u2019t received your mail within 7 business days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS will send you an email confirmation when they receive your request and begin their search.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How USPS Missing Mail Search works? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS starts their search at the <strong>Mail Recovery Center<\/strong> which is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, also known as the mail\u2019s lost &amp; found. This is where all the mail with an \u201cincorrect address\u201d or \u201creturn to sender\u201d winds up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, most of the time, if mail or packages are left unclaimed and have a monetary value of less than $25 it is shredded without opening. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>USPS holds<\/strong> the mail according to its delivery service and value. For example, priority mail, certified or ordinary mail is kept for up to <strong>3 months.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While <strong>insured packages<\/strong> or express mail is help for up to <strong>6 months<\/strong>, maybe even longer sometimes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of this period, the valuable packages are put up in auctions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your package is insured, valuable, priority or registered mail, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/help\/claims.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">file a claim<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Claims can be filed for domestic and international shipping; however, it shouldn\u2019t be delayed any later than 60 days from the time of mailing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this case, if the package is not found, you will be reimbursed for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also recommended that the sender and recipient submit a mail search in case your <strong>missing USPS&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;<\/span>package or mail<\/strong>. This way, priority for finding your mail would be higher.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>An Alternative Solution?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to avoid the risk of losing mail again in the future, you can secure your mail &amp; packages by signing up for a virtual mailbox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know&nbsp;<a href=\"\/blog\/difference-between-physical-po-box-and-virtual-po-box.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span>What&#8217;s the Difference Between Physical PO Box and Virtual PO Box?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <strong>virtual mailbox<\/strong> is a convenient, online mailbox. Your mail will be delivered to state-of-the-art mail facilities lessening the risk of mail theft and mail going missing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced mail operators will scan the envelopes of your mail and upload it to your mailbox. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PostScan Mail offers virtual mailboxes with a <\/span><a href=\"\/locations.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">variety of nationwide addresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can choose to have a virtual PO Box or a virtual mailbox with a real street address. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logging into your online mailbox can be done through your phone; you simply choose the mail piece and pick an action like open &amp; scan, forward, archive, or shred. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can <a href=\"\/services\/mail-forwarding.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">forward mail<\/a> to yourself wherever you are, no matter how many times you move. 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