Lakeside Contract Post Office

Prove you sent a mailpiece. See when it was delivered, if a delivery attempt was made, and requires the signature of the person who accepts it.

A delivery record (date, time, etc) is kept by the USPS and available electronically or by email. You can specify the person who can sign and receive your item too. (Must be purchased in combination with Certified Mail)

Proof that you mailed something. This official record shows the date your mail was presented to USPS for mailing. 

You can add an electronic signature confirmation to your package and have the recipient sign for it.  It will be available online or can be emailed upon request.

Adding insurance to your package will give you peace of mind when shipping valuable items. Insurance values over $500 will require a signature upon delivery.

Get the maximum security for your valuable items by using Registered Mail. Items can be insured for up to $50,000 and have a signature record of who handled it during shipping.

Lithium-Ion batteries like inside laptops or cameras can ONLY be mailed ground. 

Small battery powered devices and toys using common household batteries are permitted to be mailed as long as the batteries are inside of the device.

There are specific rules and regulations when mailing firearms or sharp instruments. Handguns and knives are NOT ACCEPTABLE to mail except between authorized parties. Rifles CAN be mailed only if the proper procedures are followed.

Intoxicating liquors are drinkable beverages that have 0.5 percent or more alcoholic content. No alcohol is allowed to be mailed even those obtained under a prescription or as a collector’s item are also nonmailable. When reusing alcohol boxes, make sure to mark out or cover up all advertising or sales matter.

Prescription, non-prescription and other medicines can be mailed if packaged properly. Absolutely NO narcotics are allowed to be mailed domestically or internationally. (Must follow State and Federal regulations)

There are many substances that are toxic and need special handling when going through the mail. Some common items include flea collars and pesticides. Non-infectious medical specimens and instruments are also mailable under certain conditions.

Perishable matter is anything that can deteriorate, lose value, or create a health hazard under ordinary mailing conditions. It's sent at the mailer’s own risk when it's packaged properly and can be delivered within a  reasonable time.