UPS labels usually come with a shipping date for specific products. If the date on the label has passed, it means that the product’s shipping label has expired and is no longer good. However, if you post your goods before the date on the label, it means it is still good and would be delivered in time.

How Do I Know if a UPS Label is Still Good?

As mentioned above, your UPS label is no longer good when it is expired but how do you know when it has expired? Here are the things to note:

UPS label expires after 100 days. To post your package, you will have to ensure it is within 100 days from the date written on the label.  If your package is a pre-arranged product return, this means that a prepaid shipping label will be used. This type of label does not expire.

What to do When Your UPS Label is no Longer Good?

Pay a token to post: If your label has expired by just a few days, you may still be able to use it. You will have to politely ask the worker of your local postal to consider your shipment based on a valid reason. The worker according to their discretion can agree to ship it for you at no cost or for a token, usually a late fee of $2.  Request a void: If you did not use your label within the 100 days period, even just a few days after, you have to reach out to UPS to request a void. Requesting a void means that you are telling UPS that they did not and would not be receiving the package and they should not charge you for it. However, if you fail to request a void, it would be assumed that the package was received and you will be charged for it. Note that your void request will not be processed if it goes beyond 180 days.  Recreate or get a new label: After you must have requested a void, if you would still need to post your package, you would have to get another shipping label. You can either recreate it by yourself using your computer or visit your local UPS branch to create it for you. The steps to take have been highlighted below.  

How is the UPS Label Created or Gotten? 

If you are doing it with your computer, you can create a label through the create a shipment process via ups. com, UPS CampusShip, or UPS WorldShip. Then enter your name, address, and the name and address of the recipient in the appropriate places. Fill in the required information for your package and choose additional services matching your delivery.  Choose your mode of payment, then print your label. If you could not get it with the create a shipment process, then you can print the label from your shipping history. You will find this on the left side of your history, then you can select the shipment which you want to create or print a label for.  If you are unable to go through the process with your computer, you can visit a UPS centre. You will be asked for the information above. However, you would be requested to pay extra for the printing.

Conclusion

A shipping label enables the easy identification of your delivery item and helps you keep tabs on it to ensure you can follow up with your package, especially if there is a case of delay in the shipment. So, it is of great importance that you understand how the UPS label works, how to tell when it is still usable or not and what to do when it is not used within the specified period of time. Trust that this article will enlighten you and help you learn all you need to know regarding your UPS shipping label. 

How much is it to print a UPS shipping label?

Getting a shipping label from UPS is free, whether you are generating it using your computer or at a UPS centre. If you are asked to pay for anything, note that it is either for the postage or added features, like tracking and insurance on shipping insurance. 

What information should I look out for in printing my UPS label?

Usually, the necessary information will be automatically generated but you need to double-check that the following information is available: 

“To and from” addresses  Names Weight Tracking barcodes

What do I do with my UPS label after it is gotten?

After it is printed, get a clear plastic address pouch from a UPS Service Center. Then attach it with the label to your package.