"Arrived at Post Office" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
The package reached your local Post Office and is being prepared for delivery, which USPS expects today or the next postal business day.
Normally lasts: Same day or the next postal business day.
When to act: USPS says to submit a service request if the status hasn't changed after 1 full postal business day and it wasn't delivered.
Also shown as: Arrived at Hub, Arrived at Post Office, Sorting Complete
What to do
- Wait one full postal business day.
- If it still hasn't moved, submit a service request (help request) to your local Post Office.
- If it is still missing after that, submit a Missing Mail search.
USPS service alerts now
- USPS service alert Illinois: Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area
USPS · first seen Nov 14, 6:55 PM EST
Peoria Processing and Distribution Facility (P&DF) NASS Code 615: Temporarily closed due to an evacuation order in the area. The facility is expected to be closed most of today, November 14. As a result, no mail or parcels were dispatched to the 613, 614, 615 ZIP3s today, which …
Last checked: · USPS service alerts 15 min ago· Facility facts reviewed November 14, 2026. How we check
Which facility is it at?
The location next to the scan tells you. Type it here, or pick one of the busiest USPS hubs below, for live alerts and how long packages normally sit there.
JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERChicago IL International Distribution Center (ISC)CHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERJersey City NJ Distribution Center (RPDC)JERSEY CITY NJ DISTRIBUTION CENTERWarrendale PA Distribution Center (NDC)WARRENDALE PA DISTRIBUTION CENTEROpa Locka FL Distribution CenterOPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSpringfield MA Distribution Center (NDC)SPRINGFIELD MA DISTRIBUTION CENTERUSPS Jacksonville NDC / RPDCJACKSONVILLE FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERNorth Houston TX Distribution CenterNORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTERMiami FL International Distribution Center (ISC)MIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERLos Angeles CA Distribution CenterLOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTERAtlanta GA Distribution Center (RPDC)ATLANTA GA DISTRIBUTION CENTERQueens NY Distribution CenterQUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTERQuestions
What does "Arrived at Post Office" mean?
The package reached your local Post Office and is being prepared for delivery, which USPS expects today or the next postal business day.
How long does "Arrived at Post Office" usually last?
Same day or the next postal business day. USPS says to submit a service request if the status hasn't changed after 1 full postal business day and it wasn't delivered.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Arrived at Post Office"?
Wait one full postal business day. If it still hasn't moved, submit a service request (help request) to your local Post Office. If it is still missing after that, submit a Missing Mail search.
Related USPS messages
- Shipment Received, Package Acceptance Pending
- USPS in possession of item
- Accepted at USPS Origin Facility
- Arrived at USPS Regional Facility
- Departed USPS Regional Facility
- Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility
- In Transit to Next Facility
- Moving Through Network
Sources
- USPS PostalPro: USPS Domestic Tracking Scan Events (event codes and USPS.com wording), Feb 2024 (accessed 2026-11-14)
- USPS FAQ: Where is my package? (Tracking status help) (accessed 2026-11-14)