Insured Mail  
Get peace of mind by adding insurance to your packages.
By adding insurance, the Postal Service can provide the security and peace of mind you need when you’re sending a valuable item through the mail.

You only need to insure your package for the value of its contents, as you’re only covered for the actual value at the time and place of mailing.

If you need to insure a package for more than $500, you will need to visit your local Post Office.
 
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There are Three Convenient Ways to add Insurance to your package:
 
Purchase Insurance Online
• Provides up to $500 indemnity coverage for a lost or damaged item.
• Automatically includes Delivery Confirmation™.
• Available for domestic and Global Express Guaranteed® online labels printed with postage.
• Online option to file your claims for domestic insurance is available.

Note: Insurance purchased online cannot be combined with insurance purchased at a Post Office.
More information about Insurance Purchased Online

Purchase Insurance at an Automated Postal Center (APC)
• Provides up to $500 indemnity coverage for lost or damaged items.
• APCs are self-service kiosks available in many Post Office lobbies. Some 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They accept credit cards and most debit cards.
• Does not require an additional Insurance label.
• Insurance available only for domestic labels printed with postage.

Use our convenient Online Locator to find an APC at a Post Office™ near you.

Note: Insurance purchased at an APC cannot be combined with insurance purchased at a Post Office.

Purchase Insurance at any Post Office
• Provides up to $5,000 indemnity coverage for a lost or damaged item.
• For items of greater value requiring additional insurance, try Registered Mail™, which covers up to $25,000. Registered Mail can be used with First-Class Mail® and Priority Mail®.
More information about Insurance Purchased at a Post Office