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Ps 1000
Ps 1000
What is the problem? My item is: Lost All Contents Damaged or Missing
www.usps.com/domestic-claims
No COD remittance received - amount to be remitted to mailer $ Mailing Receipt/Label Number: (Number from mailing receipt/label -- include all letters and numbers) Case Number (International only) COD # Mail Category Select only one category.
First Name
Date of Mailing (MM/DD/YYYY) First-Class Mail Priority Mail Standard Post Media Mail
Priority Mail Express Collect on Delivery (COD) Library Mail Critical Mail
Priority Mail Express COD First-Class Package Services Registered Mail Parcel Select Lightweight (bulk insurance only)
First Name MI
International Insured
MI Last Name
Bound Printed Matter Parcels Standard Mail (bulk insurance only) Ordinary (uninsured) Parcels (International items only)
Last Name
Business Name (Use only if the mailer is a company) Address 1 (Number, Street) Address 2 (Suite / Apartment Number) City State Province (As applicable) ZIP+4 or Postal Code Telephone Number (Optional) (Include Area Code)
Business Name (Use only if the addressee is a company) Address 1 (Number, Street) Address 2 (Suite / Apartment Number) City State Province (As applicable) ZIP+4 or Postal Code Telephone Number (Optional) (Include Area Code)
Description of Lost, Damaged or Missing Contents List one item per line. Add extra pages as needed.
Item Codes
07 Computers 10 Liquor/Wine 13 Firearms 15 Other 01 Cash, Gift 03 Clothing/ 05 Media, Home Cards/ Music/ 11 Animals 14 Hazardous 16 Event Tickets 08 Collectibles Products Certificates Video Material 04 Arts/Crafts 06 Electronics 09 Sports Equipment 12 Document Reconstruction 02 Jewelry
Describe Contents and Select the Lost (L) or Damaged (D) box for each item listed. (List one item per line) 1 2 3
L D L D L D
Item Code (See Purchase Date Value or Repair (MM/DD/YYYY) Cost $ list above)
Total Amount Claimed for Items Listed Above (Do not include postage or fees.) $
Fees Paid Weight Payment Supporting Documents Postage $ Total weight of shipment Pay the Mailer Insurance $ lb. Registered $ COD $ Other $ oz. (International items only) Pay the Addressee (In some cases, payment may be limited to the mailer or to the addressee)
Yes No Yes No Certification I certify that all information furnished on this form is accurate, truthful, and complete, and that I understand that anyone who Please sign, furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits information requested on this form may be subject to date, and enter criminal and/or civil penalties, including fines and imprisonment. your telephone number (opCustomer Submitting Claim: Mailer Addressee tional) (include Signature of U.S. Customer Filing the Claim Date Signed (MM/DD/YYYY) Telephone Number (Optional) (Include Area Code or Country Code Area Code) as appropriate). PS Form 1000, July 2013 (Page 1 of 2) PSN 7530-02-000-9931 See our Privacy Act Statement on Page 2
Read WHAT YOU NEED on page 2 for required attachments. Did you attach a copy of your proof of value and/or estimate of repair for the items listed above? Did you attach your original mailing receipt?
Domestic Claims: Instructions How to File a Domestic or International Claim or Inquiry for Domestic Registered Mail with No Declared Value
1. For faster service, please file your domestic claim online at www.usps.com/domestic-claims. If you are unable to file online, you may submit this form to: USPS Domestic Claims, PO Box 80143, St. Louis, MO 63180-0143. 2. Damaged/Missing Contents: Retain the mailing container, including wrapping, packaging, and any contents that were received, and upon written request, you must make them available to the local Post Office for inspection, retention, and disposition in accordance with the claims decision. 3. For more information about domestic claims, go to our Web site at www.usps.com/domestic-claims. Please retain copies of all documents mailed to St. Louis. Domestic Registered Mail with No Declared Value Inquiry: Please complete this form and take it to your local Post Office for processing. International Claims: 1. You must initiate an inquiry before filing a claim unless you are in the possession of a mailing with damaged or missing contents. You may initiate an inquiry by calling our International Inquiry Center at 1-800-222-1811. 2. If you are in possession of a mailing with damaged or missing contents (except an item from Canada), complete this form and present it and the damaged item(s), container, wrapping, packaging and any other contents received to a Post Office immediately. They will assist you in completing the claim. 3. If you are in possession of a mailing with damaged or missing contents mailed in Canada, contact the Canadian sender and instruct them to file the claim. 4. International claims may be payable to the mailer only or only to the addressee (varies by country). For more information about international inquiries and claims, see the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail Manual at http://pe.usps.com or go to our Web site at www.usps.com/international-claims. WHAT YOU NEED: 1. Your original mailing receipt for Insured, COD, Registered Mail, Priority Mail International, or Priority Mail Express service must be retained until the claim is resolved. Commercial customers will need the electronic manifest or hard copy PS Form 3877. Please retain a copy for your records. 2. Proof of value, such as a sales receipt (if applicable), invoice or bill of sale, or statement of costs for reconstruction of Priority Mail Express service documents. For online transactions, a copy of the canceled check, money order, credit card billing statement and the itemized email receipt or a final and itemized transaction receipt. If paid through an Internet account, an itemized transaction sheet indicating the amount deducted and the details of the transaction, including names, date, item(s) description, etc. Proof of value may be provided by either the mailer or addressee. Please retain a copy for your records. 3. Claims for damaged or missing contents: a. See respective Domestic Claims and International Claim sections above. b. Attach an estimate of repair costs from a reputable dealer for items to be repaired. NOTE: If you are the addressee, do not return or remail any damaged items.
A Lost Article is defined as any mailing that has not been received and has not been returned to the sender. Damaged Domestic Services International Services or You should file all claims for damaged or missing contents immediately, but You must file all claims for damaged or missing Missing Contents contents immediately. you must file no later than 60 days from the date of mailing. When to File (from mailing date) Types of Service No Later Than No Sooner Than DOMESTIC SERVICES Insured Mail, includes Priority Mail 21 Days 180 Days COD 180 Days 45 Days 15 Days 180 Days Registered Mail Registered Mail COD 45 Days 180 Days Priority Mail Express 90 Days 7 Days Lost 90 Days Priority Mail Express COD 45 Days Articles 45 Days 1 Year APO/FPO Insured First-Class Mail, space available (SAM), or parcel airlift (PAL) APO/FPO Insured (Surface Mail) 75 Days 1 Year INTERNATIONAL SERVICES 3 Days1 30 Days Global Express Guaranteed 90 Days Priority Mail Express International 3 Days2 30 Days3 3 Days1 Priority Mail Express International with guarantee 7 Days 6 Months Registered Mail and Priority Mail International parcels
1No sooner than 3 days or the guaranteed date of delivery 2No sooner than 3 days or the estimated date of delivery 330 days to submit an inquiry for delayed delivery; 90 days to submit an inquiry for lost articles, damage or missing contents
Important: Read this information about time limits before filing a claim or inquiry. Damaged or Missing Contents is defined as any mailing that has been received but some or all of the contents are damaged or missing.
If you need more information, go to our website at www.usps.com. To check the status of your claim, call toll free 1-866-974-2733. Privacy Act Statement: Your information will be used to respond to inquiries related to domestic or international claims or Registered Mail inquiries. Collection is authorized by 39 U.S.C. 401, 403, 404, 407, 411; and 31 U.S.C. 7701. Providing the information is voluntary, but if not provided, we may not process your request. We do not disclose your information to third parties without your consent, except to facilitate the transaction, to act on your behalf or request, or as legally required. This includes the following limited circumstances: to a congressional office on your behalf; to financial entities regarding financial transaction issues; to a U.S. Postal Service auditor; to entities, including law enforcement, as required by law or in legal proceedings; and to contractors and other entities aiding us to fulfill the service (service providers). For more information regarding our privacy policies visit www.usps.com/privacypolicy. PS Form 1000, July 2013 (Page 2 of 2) PSN 7530-02-000-9931