Service | Second /Final Notice | Total Number of Days Held after Initial Delivery Attempt |
| Special Services |
| Certified Mail™ | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| Collect on Delivery (COD) | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 10 days (unless fewer days are designated by mailer) |
| Insured Mail (including Priority Mail and Ground Advantage) | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
Registered Mail® (Domestic and Outbound (originating in the US) International Registered Mail) | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| Return Receipt for Merchandise | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| Signature Confirmation™ | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| Adult Signature Required | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| USPS Tracking® | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
Domestic Priority Mail Express
|
| Priority Mail Express | 3 days after receipt of first notice | 5 days after first attempt |
| Priority Mail Express Hold for Pickup | Not Applicable | 5 days after first attempt |
| International - Inbound / Foreign Origin Mail |
| Customs | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 30 days (unless fewer days are designated by mailer) |
| Registered Mail International | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 30 Days |
| Priority Mail Express International | 3 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| International Parcels (including Priority Mail International) | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 30 Days |
Other Mail
|
| Perishable Parcel* | 5 days after receipt of first notice | Destroyed after 10 days |
| Postage Due | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |
| Post Office Box Parcel | 5 days after receipt of first notice | 15 days |