"Awaiting Delivery Scan" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
No Delivered scan was recorded by 9pm local time on the out-for-delivery date. USPS then expects delivery the next business day. Sometimes the package was delivered but not scanned.
Normally lasts: Usually resolves by the next postal business day.
When to act: USPS says to submit a service request if it hasn't been delivered after more than 1 full postal business day.
Also shown as: Delivery Status Not Updated
What to do
- Check your mailbox, porch, parcel lockers and neighbors.
- Wait 1 full postal business day.
- Submit a service request to the local Post Office.
- If still missing, 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 14 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 "Awaiting Delivery Scan" mean?
No Delivered scan was recorded by 9pm local time on the out-for-delivery date. USPS then expects delivery the next business day. Sometimes the package was delivered but not scanned.
How long does "Awaiting Delivery Scan" usually last?
Usually resolves by the next postal business day. USPS says to submit a service request if it hasn't been delivered after more than 1 full postal business day.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Awaiting Delivery Scan"?
Check your mailbox, porch, parcel lockers and neighbors. Wait 1 full postal business day. Submit a service request to the local Post Office. If still missing, submit a Missing Mail search.
Related USPS messages
- In Transit, Arriving Late
- Processing Exception
- Delivery Exception, Local Weather Delay
- No Access to Delivery Location
- Delivery Exception, Animal Interference
Sources
- USPS FAQ: Where is my package? (Tracking status help) (accessed 2026-11-14)