Tracking status

“Notice Left”: what this tracking status means

The carrier could not deliver and left a card (for example USPS PS Form 3849, a Royal Mail 'Something for you' card, a Canada Post Delivery Notice Card, or a UPS delivery notice). USPS says there is no automatic second attempt for these statuses. Canada Post lists reasons such as the package not fitting, no one available, or the sender choosing 'Card for pickup'.

What to do

  1. Read the card for where and when to collect, or how to rebook.
  2. USPS: schedule a redelivery, pick it up at the Post Office with photo ID, or ask for return to sender.
  3. Canada Post: bring the card (if any) and government-issued photo ID; an agent can collect with authorization.
  4. UPS: you may sign the notice to release the package on the next attempt if no adult signature is required.

When to contact the sender or carrier

Collect or rebook before the hold period ends; USPS says unclaimed packages are returned to the sender.

How carriers word it

Wording on the tracking pageCarrier
“Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)”USPS
“Notice Left (No Secure Location Available)”USPS
“Notice left”Canada Post
“Ready for redelivery or collection / Available for Collection or Redelivery”Royal Mail
“UPS Delivery Notice / InfoNotice”UPS

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