Is First Class Mail Insured?
– Insurance Claim Process
You can submit an insurance claim if your First Class Mail package is lost or damaged. Report missing mail online or call to file a claim within 60 days from the mailing date. Include necessary documentation such as the original receipt, evidence of value, and photos of damage.
– Insurance Limit and Options
The insurance limit for First Class Mail is $500 through USPS; additional coverage can be purchased separately. If approved, the sender receives the refund. For faster delivery and higher insurance, consider using Priority Mail, which includes $50 coverage.
USPS First Class Mail Insurance Information
USPS automatically insures certain packages but not all First-Class mail. Items like letters and lightweight packages need separate insurance for protection. Priority Mail provides insurance up to $100, along with USPS Tracking, for packages weighing up to 70 pounds.
– Pricing and Coverage
Adding insurance to First Class mail starts at $2.45, based on the declared value of the shipped items. Priority Mail Express includes $100 insurance coverage within the shipping cost.
Lost or Missing First Class Mail
– Reporting Process
If you lose First Class Mail, visit your local Post Office for assistance in filling out a Missing Mail request. Check the mail status online before filing a complaint to track its movement.
General Information about First Class Mail
– Delivery Time and Tracking
The estimated delivery time for First Class mail is 1 to 3 days, with most local mail delivered in 1 day. While First-Class Package Service does not automatically include insurance, Priority Mail shipments are insured. Priority Mail Express covers up to $100 automatically.
– Tracking and Inspections
Only Priority Mail, Priority Express, and Certified Mail include free tracking. For regular mail without a tracking number, tracking is not available. Priority Mail has higher insurance coverage and faster delivery compared to First Class Mail.