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"No Access to Delivery Location" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts

The carrier couldn't reach your mailbox or door, for example a locked gate or blocked access. USPS tries again the next business day.

Normally lasts: Redelivery is attempted the next business day.

When to act: USPS says to submit a service request if more than 24 hours have passed.

Also shown as: Delivery Attempted - No Access to Delivery Location

What to do

  1. Clear access if you can (gate code, blocked box).
  2. Wait for the next-business-day attempt.
  3. After 24 hours without delivery, submit a service request.

USPS service alerts now

Last checked: · USPS service alerts 16 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 Center (ISC)Jamaica, NYJAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERChicago IL International Distribution Center (ISC)Chicago, ILCHICAGO IL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERJersey City NJ Distribution Center (RPDC)Jersey City, NJJERSEY CITY NJ DISTRIBUTION CENTERWarrendale PA Distribution Center (NDC)Warrendale, PAWARRENDALE PA DISTRIBUTION CENTEROpa Locka FL Distribution CenterOpa-locka, FLOPA LOCKA FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERSpringfield MA Distribution Center (NDC)Springfield, MASPRINGFIELD MA DISTRIBUTION CENTERUSPS Jacksonville NDC / RPDCJacksonville, FLJACKSONVILLE FL DISTRIBUTION CENTERNorth Houston TX Distribution CenterHouston, TXNORTH HOUSTON TX DISTRIBUTION CENTERMiami FL International Distribution Center (ISC)Miami, FLMIAMI FL INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERLos Angeles CA Distribution CenterLos Angeles, CALOS ANGELES CA DISTRIBUTION CENTERAtlanta GA Distribution Center (RPDC)Palmetto, GAATLANTA GA DISTRIBUTION CENTERQueens NY Distribution CenterFlushing, NYQUEENS NY DISTRIBUTION CENTER

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Questions

What does "No Access to Delivery Location" mean?

The carrier couldn't reach your mailbox or door, for example a locked gate or blocked access. USPS tries again the next business day.

How long does "No Access to Delivery Location" usually last?

Redelivery is attempted the next business day. USPS says to submit a service request if more than 24 hours have passed.

What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "No Access to Delivery Location"?

Clear access if you can (gate code, blocked box). Wait for the next-business-day attempt. After 24 hours without delivery, submit a service request.

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