Even if a package is on its way to you that needs a signature, you don’t have to wait at home to sign for it.
The UPS et you authorize deliveries that might not take place if you weren’t present in person.
In this guide, we will show you how to sign for UPS package online. We will also address some concerns you may have about electronic signatures.
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How to Sign for a Package Online Using UPS?
One of the biggest shipping and delivery companies worldwide is called UPS (United Parcel Service). UPS gives you control over your deliveries with a special service called “USP My Choice.”
If you use this feature, you can personalize your shipment information in addition to being able to sign for packages digitally. In other words, you can keep track of your orders, get personalized notifications when your order changes, and even modify the delivery route if necessary.
All you have to do to use this service is register for an account on their website. Even better, you can download the iPhone and Android-compatible mobile version of the app to your phone.
It’s important to remember that not all packages require a signature. Depending on the business or individual from whom you ordered the package, your signature may be necessary. Some businesses require customers to be at least 21 years old in order to sign for expensive products. This is how you can check whether your package needs to be signed or not:
- Log in to your UPS My Choice account.
- On the dashboard, look for the package you ordered.
- Observe the delivery choices.
If you see the “Sign” option, then the package does require your signature. If so, simply enter all of your details and you’re ready to go. If the “Sign” option isn’t there, then you don’t need to sign for your package. The precise location of where you want your package delivered can now also be specified. Here’s how it’s done:
- Go to UPS My Choice.
- Click on your order.
- Go to view details and select the “Provide Delivery Instructions” button.
- Under “Leave at,” choose where you want your package to be delivered (front door, rear door, porch, garage, deck, etc.). Even adding a security code is an option.
- Click “OK” once you entered all the delivery instructions.
You can also relocate the package so that someone else can accept delivery of it in its place. You can’t authorize delivery release online if an adult must sign for your package if that is the case. Instead, you can send your package to a UPS customer center and pick it up there.
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How To FedEx Sign for Package Online?
FedEx is another postal service that lets you electronically sign for a package. In fact, you can reroute orders through FedEx Delivery Manager, track your packages, and even request that they hold your package for 14 days without charging you any extra.
Indirect, adult, and direct signatures are the different kinds of signatures that your package might need. You have three choices if you know you won’t be at home to sign it. Your package will be forwarded to a FedEx location for at least two weeks in the first case.
The second choice is to change the delivery date or reroute your order to a different location. Please be aware that this service carries an additional cost.
Electronically signing your package is your third and final option. Either the FedEx mobile app, which is accessible on both Android and iPhone devices, or the FedEx Delivery Manager website can be used for this. However, keep in mind that only indirect signature requirements are permitted to use electronic signatures. You must sign the package in person if an adult or direct signature is required.
To sign for a package online, follow the steps below:
- Get your browser to open the FedEx website.
- Log in or create an account.
- Go to the “Delivery Manager” tab.
- To view all of your orders, visit your dashboard.
- Find your order.
- Choose the “Sign for a Package” option and enter all the necessary information.
If the box is grayed out, you must sign the package in person or it doesn’t need to be.
At this point, another option is to go to “Provide Delivery Instructions” page, where you can specify any special delivery needs you might have. You can hold it at a FedEx location, schedule your delivery, and modify your shipping address.
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FAQs
How Do I Know If My UPS Package Requires a Signature?
You’ll receive an email with tracking information and details on whether your package requires a signature on delivery. If there is such a requirement, you can also use the tracking number to see if it is listed on the UPS tracking page. Again, a UPS Signature Required label will be attached to your package.
How To Provide My Signature Electronically?
The device you use will determine how you submit your electronic signature. You can use your mouse or a laptop mouse pad to sign your name, for instance, if you’re applying for an electronic signature while using a computer.
On the other hand, you can use your finger or a stylus to sign documents when you’re using a tablet or a mobile device with a touch screen. In addition to being simpler, this option is much less frustrating.
Are Electronic Signatures Safe to Use?
Yes, in response to this frequently asked question. Many businesses and services, both in the public and private sectors, use digital signatures because they are thought to be secure. Because it is so difficult to forge an electronic signature, it is believed that they are safe.
Certain delivery services go above and beyond to ensure that your identity is verified. A code sent to your phone or an in-person identity check at a post office, for instance, are two ways that USPS asks you to demonstrate that the signature is actually yours.
Additionally, a common misconception is that electronic signatures are not legally binding. This is untrue; merely because you signed something electronically does not render it any less enforceable than a handwritten signature.
Final Words
You now understand how to sign for a package using various delivery services online. Because it gives you the peace of mind that your package will be there when you get home, this feature is very helpful. You just need to choose what works best for you from the many helpful options that these delivery services offer.
You might be able to write a handwritten note, sign it, and tape it to your door the day the delivery comes, instructing UPS to leave the package somewhere specific (or with a neighbor), depending on the UPS package.
You should, however, be able to simply sign for the package online if UPS would accept such a physical note.
