What does it mean when mail says return service requested
John Parsons
Published Feb 28, 2026
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Does Return Service Requested Mail get forwarded?
The U.S. Postal Service will not forward envelopes marked Return Service Requested but will return it with the new address, if available. This information will notify the Service Provider of a household’s move so they may begin the process of finding the household or de-obligating the funds.What does return service requested mean on a bank statement?
The post office says that our other option would be “Return Service Requested” which means the mail would be sent back to us with a forwarding address (cost is included in postage).What is USPS return service?
Parcel Return Service (PRS) is a dedicated returns service for shippers with a high volume of returns. Get convenient prepaid, preprinted return shipping labels that meet USPS specifications. Return items should be picked up from a Return Delivery Unit or a Return Sectional Center Facility.Where do you put return service requested on an envelope?
Directly below the postage area and below any rate marking. The Service Provider’s name and return address must be in the upper left corner of the address side of the envelope and Return Service Requested must read the same direction as the Service Provider and delivery address.How does return receipt mail work?
A Return Receipt provides evidence of delivery (to whom it was delivered and the date of delivery). You also receive the delivery address, if it’s different from the address on the mailpiece. You may choose to receive the Return Receipt electronically (a copy of the signature) or by mail (with an original signature).What does temp Return Service Requested mean on an envelope?
Temp—Return Service RequestedPiece returned with new address or reason for nondelivery attached. If temporary change of address, piece forwarded; no separate notice of temporary change of address provided.
What is the fee for return service requested with USPS?
no charge Return Service RequestedFirst-Class Mail is returned at no charge. USPS Marketing Mail and Parcel Select Lightweight mail is returned at either the single-piece First-Class Mail or Priority Mail price, depending on the weight of the piece.