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Priority Mail Online

Upload your finished document. We print it and send it through USPS Priority Mail with tracking. Delivery is typically 2–3 business days after mailing; preparation time is separate.

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Price shown before paymentUSPS Priority MailTypically 2–3 business days after mailingUSPS tracking included
USPS Priority Mail envelope with tracking

USPS Priority Mail includes tracking. Insurance eligibility and restrictions apply.

How Priority Mail Online Works

Send a document without printing it yourself or visiting the post office. Check the preview, add both mailing addresses, and review the total before paying. We handle printing, packaging, and USPS Priority Mail postage.

  • 1

    Upload Your Document

    Upload a finished PDF, Word document, JPG, or PNG. Check every page in the preview.

  • 2

    Select Priority Mail

    Add the recipient and return addresses, choose your printing options, and review the price.

  • 3

    Track Your Delivery

    Follow USPS scan updates using the tracking number for your mailing.

Orders submitted by 8:00 PM ET (Mon-Fri) are mailed the next USPS business day (excluding federal holidays).

Typical 2–3 Day Delivery

USPS transit estimate after mailing; delivery dates are not guaranteed.

Full Tracking

View tracking events as USPS scans your mail through its network.

Up to $100 Insurance

Included with most eligible USPS Priority Mail shipments; restrictions apply.

Priority Mail Online vs. Going to the Post Office

  • No waiting in line: send Priority Mail from your computer anytime
  • No printer or stamps needed: we handle printing and USPS postage
  • Upload, review, and send: your document goes directly to USPS Priority Mail
  • Track everything online: USPS tracking and delivery updates in one place
  • Same USPS service: Priority Mail tracking and service conditions apply, including delivery estimates and insurance restrictions.

What Determines Your Priority Mail Price?

Review the total before payment

Your total reflects the document pages, black-and-white or color printing, selected mailing options, USPS postage, service fee, and tax.

Orders submitted by 8:00 PM ET (Mon-Fri) are mailed the next USPS business day (excluding federal holidays).

Details to Check Before Sending

  • Page count and black-and-white or color printing
  • Complete recipient and return addresses
  • Selected Priority Mail options and the final total

Need a lower-cost option for an ordinary letter? Compare First-Class letter mailing.

Who Uses Priority Mail Online?

Our online Priority Mail service is used by professionals and individuals who need fast delivery with tracking and insurance.

Legal Professionals

Attorneys and law firms send time-sensitive contracts, court filings, and legal documents that need fast, tracked delivery.

Real Estate & Property

Send closing documents, purchase agreements, and time-sensitive real estate paperwork with fast, insured delivery.

Small Business Owners

Mail urgent contracts, proposals, and important business correspondence with fast delivery and full tracking.

Individuals & Consumers

Send insurance claims, tax documents, or any time-sensitive correspondence where fast delivery matters.

Priority Mail vs First-Class Letter Mailing

Compare Priority Mail and First-Class letter mailing
ServiceDelivery TimeTrackingInsuranceBest For
Priority MailTypically 2–3 business days✓ Full trackingUp to $100 with most eligible shipments; restrictions applyTime-sensitive documents, legal notices
First-Class MailTypically 1–5 daysMail processing scans; no delivery confirmationNoneNon-urgent letters, invoices

Transit estimates start after mailing and are not guaranteed. See USPS Priority Mail service details and First-Class Mail estimates. For a mailing record and recipient signature record, compare Certified Mail with an optional Return Receipt.

Priority Mail Online: Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about delivery times, tracking, insurance, and more.

USPS Priority Mail typically delivers in 2–3 business days after mailing. Preparation time is separate. Delivery estimates depend on origin, destination, and mailing time, and are not guaranteed.
Yes. You receive a USPS tracking number once your mail is processed. Tracking updates appear as USPS scans the mail; they are not a continuous live location.
We print your document, prepare the mailing, and send it through USPS Priority Mail with tracking. USPS includes up to $100 of insurance with most eligible shipments; restrictions apply. Available options and the total price are shown before payment.
Yes. USPS Priority Mail can deliver to a U.S. PO Box. Enter the complete recipient address when preparing your mailing.
USPS estimates 2–3 business days for Priority Mail and 1–5 days for First-Class Mail after mailing. Actual timing varies. Priority Mail includes USPS tracking; ordinary First-Class letters do not provide the same delivery tracking.
Use it for finished documents you want mailed with USPS tracking, such as contracts, applications, or business correspondence. Complete and sign any required forms before uploading. For a mailing record and recipient signature record, compare Certified Mail and its optional Return Receipt.
Orders submitted by 8:00 PM ET (Mon-Fri) are mailed the next USPS business day (excluding federal holidays).
Yes. We print and prepare your document, then send it through USPS Priority Mail. USPS tracking and its service conditions apply. Delivery is typically 2–3 business days after mailing, without a delivery-date guarantee.
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Helpful Mail Guides

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USPS Mail Delivery Times

How long Priority Mail and other services typically take

Related Services

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Certified Mail

Proof of mailing and delivery with signature confirmation

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Registered Mail

Coming soon. Registered Mail is not currently available through The Letter Pilot.

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First-Class Mail

Lower-cost mailing for ordinary letters and prepared documents

Need Fast Delivery?

Upload a finished document and review your mailing details. We print and send it through USPS Priority Mail with tracking.

Send Priority Mail

Mailed next USPS business day · Orders by 8 PM ET

Last updated: October 5, 2026 · Online Priority Mail printing and mailing

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