What does it mean when it says no mail receptacle?

What does it mean when it says no mail receptacle?

No Mail Receptacle: Addressee failed to provide a receptacle for receipt of mail. No Such Number: Addressed to nonexistent number and correct number not known.

Will USPS deliver if mailbox is blocked?

If the approach to the mail receptacle is temporarily blocked by a parked vehicle or other obstacle during normal delivery hours for the area, the carrier has to step out of the vehicle to make the delivery, potentially creating a hazard. The Postal Service will do its best to deliver the mail.

Why is there a flag on a mailbox?

The purpose of a mailbox flag, properly known as a carrier signal flag, is to signal to the postal carrier that there is mail in the box that the customer wants picked up and delivered to its destination….

Why is my mail being returned to sender USPS?

Mail can be undeliverable for these reasons: No postage. Incomplete, illegible, or incorrect address. Addressee not at address (unknown, moved, or deceased).

What do I do if someone is stealing my mail?

If you suspect your mail was stolen If you think your mail has been stolen, notify the Postal Inspector at or at the USPS Office of the Inspector General website at uspsoig.gov/investigations. It’s also best to file a claim as quickly as possible. In some cases, the USPS can trace a stolen gift card….

How do you get someone to open your mail?

Filing a Mail Theft Complaint. Report to the Postal Service by phone. You can call the U.S. Postal Service at 1-

What do I do if my mail is opened?

LPT: if you get mail delivered that’s already been opened, report it to the postal inspector

  1. Because there may be some confusion, reporting to your post office, is not the same as reporting to the postal inspector.
  2. I posted this because I have recently had my mail arrive deliberately opened.

Are you allowed to put flyers in mailboxes?

Using the Mail Mailing your flyers is a viable and legitimate way to distribute them without worrying about any laws. What you can’t legally do with the postal service is put your flyers in residential mailboxes without postage or even adhere them to the outside.