"Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)" (USPS): what it means and how long it lasts
A signature was needed and no one was available. The package went back to the Post Office, and USPS does not make a second attempt on its own.
Normally lasts: It waits at the Post Office until you act or the hold period ends.
When to act: Act within a few days. USPS returns unclaimed items after a hold limit, and the FAQ doesn't give the exact number of days.
Also shown as: Notice Left, Delivery Attempted - No Access or Unsafe Location
What to do
- Schedule a redelivery online or pick it up at the Post Office on the notice.
- Bring a valid photo ID. An authorized agent can pick it up with ID and the notice.
- If you don't want it, you can ask for it to be returned to the sender.
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What does "Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)" mean?
A signature was needed and no one was available. The package went back to the Post Office, and USPS does not make a second attempt on its own.
How long does "Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)" usually last?
It waits at the Post Office until you act or the hold period ends. Act within a few days. USPS returns unclaimed items after a hold limit, and the FAQ doesn't give the exact number of days.
What should I do if my USPS package is stuck on "Notice Left (No Authorized Recipient Available)"?
Schedule a redelivery online or pick it up at the Post Office on the notice. Bring a valid photo ID. An authorized agent can pick it up with ID and the notice. If you don't want it, you can ask for it to be returned to the sender.
Related USPS messages
- Notice Left (No Secure Location Available)
- Held at Post Office, At Customer Request
- Available for Pickup
- Reminder to Schedule Redelivery of your Item
- Redelivery Scheduled
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)