Registered mail requires a signature upon delivery, does it have to be >21 years old?

Samuel8 · November 16, 2021 4:10PM

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Mr_Spud · November 16, 2021 4:13PM

Does the package contain alcohol?

Samuel8 · November 16, 2021 4:14PM

@Mr_Spud said:
Does the package contain alcohol?

no, just a passport.
I remember people said here that registered mail needs signature of a person who is above 21 yo.

TurtleCat · November 16, 2021 4:16PM

Since COVID it’s not exactly like they even bother with a signature now. I’ve never seen any limitations mentioned with signatures.

pcgscacgold · November 16, 2021 4:16PM

I have not been required to sign for registered packages (I have received 2 in the last month). I answer the door, they ask if I am the person listed on the package, and they hand me the package. No ID, no signature.

That might not be the same for others but is how my carriers are doing things now.

vulcanize · November 16, 2021 5:52PM

Two months ago my almost twenty year old son was not given the package with coins and he was mighty peeved.
They made another delivery run the next day and my wife was there to collect it this time around.

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-is-Adult-Signature-Required

At the same time my almost eighteen year old was also not allowed to purchase over the counter cough medicine at Walgreens and he was fuming.

Had a good laugh and told them all that they all better behave till 21 since parental controls are enforced upon them externally.

Samuel8 · November 16, 2021 8:03PM

@vulcanize said:
Two months ago my almost twenty year old son was not given the package with coins and he was mighty peeved.
They made another delivery run the next day and my wife was there to collect it this time around.

https://faq.usps.com/s/article/What-is-Adult-Signature-Required

At the same time my almost eighteen year old was also not allowed to purchase over the counter cough medicine at Walgreens and he was fuming.

Had a good laugh and told them all that they all better behave till 21 since parental controls are enforced upon them externally.

This is "Adult Signature Required". Is it an additional service? or, is it the same as the one embedded in the registered mail?

The registered mail "Requires a signature upon delivery.". It does not mention "Adult".
https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Registered-Mail-The-Basics

vulcanize · November 16, 2021 8:21PM

@Samuel8 said:
This is "Adult Signature Required". Is it an additional service? or, is it the same as the one embedded in the registered mail?

The registered mail "Requires a signature upon delivery.". It does not mention "Adult".
https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Registered-Mail-The-Basics

In my case, the mail was addressed to me and my son was not considered an adult to sign on my behalf.

DisneyFan · November 16, 2021 8:22PM

Depends on how well your mail carrier knows you and your family.

MasonG · November 16, 2021 8:25PM

1.1.7 Priority Mail Express and Accountable Mail

The following conditions also apply to the delivery of Priority Mail Express, Registered Mail, Certified Mail, mail insured for more than $500.00, Adult Signature, or COD, as well as mail for which a return receipt is requested or the sender has specified restricted delivery.

a. The addressee (or representative) may obtain the sender’s name and address while held by the USPS employee before accepting delivery and endorsing the delivery receipt.

b. Unless an electronic signature is used as described in 503.1.8a, a mailpiece may not be opened or given to the recipient before the recipient signs and legibly prints his or her name on the applicable form or label and returns the form or label to the USPS employee.

c. An acceptable primary form of identification as specified under 608.10.3 may be required of the recipient before delivery of the mailpiece.

d. When delivery is not restricted at the sender’s request, mail addressed to a person at a hotel, apartment house, etc., may be delivered to any person in a position to whom mail for that location is usually delivered.

e. USPS responsibility ends when the mailpiece is delivered to the addressee (or another party, subject to 1.0).

f. A notice is provided to the addressee for a mailpiece that cannot be delivered. If the piece is not called for or redelivery is not requested, the piece is returned to the sender after 15 days (5 days for Priority Mail Express, 10 days for COD), unless the sender specifies fewer days on the piece.

g. A hand stamp approved by the Postmaster may be used by the addressee (or authorized agent) to provide the signature and name of the individual or organization receiving the mailpiece as follows:

BuffaloIronTail · November 16, 2021 8:29PM

I was on the same mail route for 20 years, so it didn't matter to me who signed. I always knew the package would get to the intended person.

Pete

ricko · November 17, 2021 7:27AM

I received a case of wine yesterday... supposed to be 'signature required'... He knocked, I answered, he asked my first name while looking at his electronic device, I replied, he said OK... clicked the device and left me with the wine. Cheers, RickO

MetroD · November 17, 2021 8:28AM

@MasonG said:
1.1.7 Priority Mail Express and Accountable Mail

The following conditions also apply to the delivery of Priority Mail Express, Registered Mail, Certified Mail, mail insured for more than $500.00, Adult Signature, or COD, as well as mail for which a return receipt is requested or the sender has specified restricted delivery.

a. The addressee (or representative) may obtain the sender’s name and address while held by the USPS employee before accepting delivery and endorsing the delivery receipt.

b. Unless an electronic signature is used as described in 503.1.8a, a mailpiece may not be opened or given to the recipient before the recipient signs and legibly prints his or her name on the applicable form or label and returns the form or label to the USPS employee.

c. An acceptable primary form of identification as specified under 608.10.3 may be required of the recipient before delivery of the mailpiece.

d. When delivery is not restricted at the sender’s request, mail addressed to a person at a hotel, apartment house, etc., may be delivered to any person in a position to whom mail for that location is usually delivered.

e. USPS responsibility ends when the mailpiece is delivered to the addressee (or another party, subject to 1.0).

f. A notice is provided to the addressee for a mailpiece that cannot be delivered. If the piece is not called for or redelivery is not requested, the piece is returned to the sender after 15 days (5 days for Priority Mail Express, 10 days for COD), unless the sender specifies fewer days on the piece.

g. A hand stamp approved by the Postmaster may be used by the addressee (or authorized agent) to provide the signature and name of the individual or organization receiving the mailpiece as follows:

Please forgive my ignorance.

Which 'section/clause' specifically addresses the age of a person signing for a 'Registered Mail' delivery?

MasonG · November 17, 2021 9:19AM

@MetroD said:
Which 'section/clause' specifically addresses the age of a person signing for a 'Registered Mail' delivery?

From the regulations I copied here, it doesn't appear there is any age restriction unless "Adult Signature" has been requested by the sender and that it's up to the discretion of the mail carrier to determine an appropriate individual to leave the mail with.

MetroD · November 17, 2021 10:19AM

@MasonG said:
From the regulations I copied here, it doesn't appear there is any age restriction unless "Adult Signature" has been requested by the sender and that it's up to the discretion of the mail carrier to determine an appropriate individual to leave the mail with.

Thanks for the additional commentary. I appreciate it.

RemoteTom · February 23, 2023 3:22PM

Why do we pay so much more to send REGISTERED MAIL letter to or within the United States if the USPS does not collect signature of the recipient? in case of a dishonest recipient they can receive it and claim they've never received it. Will USPS be held responsible?

Lakesammman · February 23, 2023 3:29PM

I only get registered mail at my PO Box - always have to sign after showing ID.

TorinoCobra71 · February 25, 2023 3:02AM

WOW...so many different responses....my mail person ALWAYS required to see my DL, then I signed for the package in front of them, they matched signature styles, when they were satisfied they left.....

I heard one time a user had his mail person leave the package along with the sign card attached to it IN THE MAIL BOX, told them to sign the paper and they would pick it up the next day!!!!

TC71

Lazybones · February 25, 2023 3:17AM

The signature doesn't have to be 21 years old, but the person signing for it does...

Onastone · February 25, 2023 3:26AM

Never seen a request for age, just sign and sometimes an ask on how to spell the last name. After Covid, boxes were just thrown on the deck.

FlyingAl · February 25, 2023 8:12AM

I’ve signed for my own Registered packages and I’m quite a ways younger than 21 . Usually I was asked for a name that could be checked against the package and then was asked to sign.

I’m not sure if having my name on the package helped or not.

Registered mail requires a signature upon delivery, does it have to be >21 years old?

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