"Forwarded" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
The package is being sent to a different address, because of a change of address on file or because it reached the wrong Post Office.
Normally lasts: Usually adds 1-5 days.
When to act: If there is no new scan for 5 business days after forwarding.
Also shown as: Forwarded Processed
What to do
- Check the forwarding address on your change-of-address order.
- Sign up for tracking updates. USPS says it is on its way.
- If it stalls 7+ days from mailing, 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 8 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 "Forwarded" mean?
The package is being sent to a different address, because of a change of address on file or because it reached the wrong Post Office.
How long does "Forwarded" usually last?
Usually adds 1-5 days. If there is no new scan for 5 business days after forwarding.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Forwarded"?
Check the forwarding address on your change-of-address order. Sign up for tracking updates. USPS says it is on its way. If it stalls 7+ days from mailing, 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)