Can I use a Priority Mail box for prepaid label?

The only time you have to use a Priority Mail-branded box is if you’re shipping a Flat Rate box or envelope. In that case, your postage has to be for the same type of Flat Rate packaging that you used.

Can I put a priority mail label on a regular envelope?

If you use your own envelope or box for Priority Mail, identify it with the marking, “Priority Mail.” Regardless of how the packaging is reconfigured or how markings may be obliterated, any matter mailed in USPS-produced Priority Mail packaging is charged the appropriate Priority Mail price.

Can I use priority mail box for flat rate?

To take advantage of USPS flat rate, you will need the right supplies. USPS offers their priority mail boxes and envelopes for free. There is no cost for picking up these priority boxes, but you must use them for the proper form of priority mail shipping. You can pick up flat rate boxes in-person from any post office.

Does Priority Mail have to be in a priority mail box?

Does Priority Mail have to be shipped in a Priority Mail package? Only shipments sent via Priority Mail Flat Rate require official Priority Mail packaging. Keep in mind, it’s illegal to use Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes for non-Priority Mail shipments.

Can I send small packages in the mailbox?

If your package is less than one-half inch thick and weighs less than 10 oz, you may use postage stamps and do one of the following: Put it in your mailbox for carrier pickup. Drop it in a blue collection box or Post Office lobby mail slot. Request a free pickup.

Can I put a priority label on a flat rate box?

Yes. All special services available with Priority Mail items are also available with the new flat-rate boxes. If a customer uses postage stamps and the flat- rate box is not picked up by a carrier, the customer must present the flat-rate box at a Post Office retail counter.

How do I mail a small flat rate box?

To use USPS flat rate shipping, you need to get a USPS flat rate box from your local USPS office (small, medium, or large size), add no more than 70 pounds of contents that fit inside the box, label an address, and ship the box at a USPS office using Priority Mail.

Can I use a flat rate box for priority mail?

You Need to Pay for Flat Rate Postage If You Want to Use Flat Rate Boxes. You won’t be able to ship regularly Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, or Parcel Select Ground in that box. The same goes for Priority Mail Express flat rate envelopes!

Do you have to use USPS boxes for priority mail?

Select Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail boxes are available free at the Post Office for items sent using either of these services. While you are not required to use the free packaging for these services, you must use the USPS-produced address label provided by the Post Office for Priority Mail Express.