Priority Mail Tracking

So, you've mailed a very important package and you have no idea if it has reached the final destination or not. Don't worry. With Priority Mail tracking, you'll be able to know the status of delivery of your package within a few seconds. Just read this article for information on how to track Priority Mail.

What is Priority Mail?
The United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) has a service called the Priority Mail service by which it enables people to send packages throughout the country. The sizes of the packages offered, include the following,

• Flat Rate Envelope: (Size - 9 1/2" x 12 ½"). This is basically for important paper documents.
• Small Flat Rate Box: (Size - 8 5/8" x 5 3/8" x 1 5/8"). This box is suitable for packages like small gifts and other small boxed articles.
• Medium Flat Rate Box: This box comes in two sizes. The first is (11" x 8 1/2" x 5 ½") . This box is bigger than the above-mentioned one and carries packages like office supplies in bulk etc. The second one (Size - 11 7/8" x 3 3/8" x 13 5/8") can transport office equipment etc.
• Large Flat Rate Box: (Size - 12" x 12" x 5 ½"). This is the largest packaging box available and is suitable for medium size electronic items and the like.

The best part of this service is that all the different packages have fixed rates to be sent anywhere throughout the United States, depending on the size of the package that you choose. The rates offered are very reasonable and delivery is ensured within 3 working days. There is one limitation though. The upper limit for the weight of any package that is sent via Priority Mail is 70 pounds. A heavier package cannot be sent by this service.

Tracking Priority Mail
Though tracking of the package while it is in transit is not always possible, there are some services called Extra Services that U.S.P.S. offers so that you can confirm the delivery of your package. These include the following,

• Online: To check the status of your package online, you can log on to the U.S.P.S. website and on the top right corner, click the 'Track and Confirm' option. A window will ask you for your label/receipt number. Enter the number and hit 'Go'. The status of your package will be displayed (might not be available for all areas).
• Signature Confirmation: This service sends you (by mail/fax) a confirmation that the intended recipient has received the package, with his signature as proof.
• Delivery Confirmation: With this service, you can get information about the date, time and ZIP code of delivery or attempted delivery of your package, by phone or online.
• Certified Mail: With the help of this service, the sender receives a stamped receipt which bears the date on which the package was mailed. When the package is received by the recipient, another receipt is maintained by the post office.
• Restricted Delivery: This service ensures that your package is delivered only to the person mentioned by you as the intended recipient. It gives you a receipt signed by the recipient as proof, but only if you club it with Certified Mail for Priority Mail tracking.

These are the services that are offered by the U.S.P.S. for its Priority Mail tracking. The quickest way would be to use the online Track & Confirm option. However, any of the other services are good if you wish to keep a documentary proof of your package delivery.