Support

Frequently asked questions about account security

Find out more about how we use two-step verification to boost your online account security.

Frequently asked questions about the beta home page

FAQ about Canada Post personal accounts

Learn about your personal account home page and how to access tracked packages, services and orders.

Check your service ticket online.

Log in, enter My Support, and check the status of your service ticket. Click for more information.

How can I call the post office?

Over 6,300 post offices are available to take your call! Here’s how to get in touch:

What are air stage offices?

Many remote communities are served by post offices called air stage offices. Find out about shipping to and from air stage offices.

Canada Post holiday hours

Find holiday hours here. Canada Post is closed on national, provincial and territorial holidays.

What ID is required to pick up mail at the post office?

Find out what identification you need to pick up mail at the post office, whether for yourself or on behalf of someone else or a business.

Returning shipments to online retailers

Process for shipping parcel pack to the merchant. Includes instruction for prepaid shipping and shipping paid by customers

Post office opening hours

First look up your post office in Find a Post Office and then you can view the hours of operation for that location.

Why is my post office closing?

We may close or relocate a post office to improve operations and remain competitive.

Letter of Authorization

A letter of authorization lets you act on behalf of another person or a business to pick up mail or apply for postal services. Download one here.

Money on your Canada Post reloadable Visa prepaid card

Find out how to add money to your Canada Post reloadable Visa prepaid card and how to check your balance.

Pay bills with MoneyGram electronic money transfers

Pay your bills with a MoneyGram electronic money transfer at a post office. You don’t need a bank account to use it.

Pick up your MoneyGram money transfer

To collect a MoneyGram electronic money transfer, go to any post office. Receive up to $500 in cash if funds are available, or receive payment by cheque.

How to tell a real Canada Post Money Order from a fake

Find out what features you need to check to help you spot a counterfeit Canada Post Money Order.

Postal Money Order Colours

Find out why postal Money Orders don’t all look the same. Most, however, are either peach (Canadian dollars) or green (U.S. dollars).

Transfer money worldwide with MoneyGram

Use MoneyGram to send money in Canada or internationally. Buy your MoneyGram in person at any post office across Canada.

Legal requirements for postal Money Orders

To buy a Money Order, you must provide the name of the sender and the name of the recipient (payee). These requirements protect your Money Order.

Mastercard Global Assistance

Call Global Assistance at any time, from anywhere in the world for Cash Passport support, to notify Mastercard of a lost or stolen card or to contest a charge.

Cash a postal Money Order

Find out how to cash your Canada Post postal Money Order and how to request a refund.

How to change the language on the mobile app

The Canada Post mobile app is available in English and French. Find out how to change the language and save your preference.

Why are my shipping tools not working?

How to use the Find a Post Office tool

Get help with our online Find a Post Office tool. Enter your postal code, address or intersection and get a list of nearby post offices and outlets.

How to use Find a Postal Code

Get postal codes for Canadian addresses using the Find a Postal Code online tool.

Mobile app

Download the free Canada Post mobile app onto your smartphone. The app is available for Apple, BlackBerry or Android mobile devices.

How to use Find a Rate

Find out how much it costs to send packages and letters with Canada Post using the Find a Rate online tool.

Return items purchased online

To return your purchase bought online from Canada Post, call us for an authorization number.

How secure is shopping online?

Here’s how we keep data safe when you order online at Canada Post.

How we protect your personal information

When you enter personal data for a purchase, it is used only to complete your request and ship your order.

Received Return to Sender mail that you didn’t send

Someone may have used your address to label a fraudulent mailing with a legitimate return address. There is an ongoing investigation into this matter.

How to prevent mail and identity theft

Follow these tips to prevent mail theft and protect yourself against identity fraud. Keep the mail you receive and the mail you send safe.

Security and passwords

Most pages on our site are public with no need for security. If you use areas of the site that require passwords, you need to keep them secure.

How to clear your browser cache and cookies

Sometimes clearing your cache and cookies helps Canada Post products work smoothly. Here’s how:

Cash Passport security

Keep your Cash Passport funds safe while you travel and when shopping online. Tips on avoiding fraud and what to do if your card is lost or stolen.

How to access information at Canada Post

Find out how to make an access to information request at Canada Post, including contact details for the Access to Information Directorate.

Find out which browsers and plug-ins the site supports

Find out which web browsers are supported by canadapost.ca, what additional plug-ins it uses and how it uses cookies.

Access to information and privacy

Find out where to get information on government Access to Information and Privacy Act requests.

Recognizing spam, fraudulent emails and text messages

Canada Post does not send unsolicited emails or texts requesting personal information such as credit card numbers, account numbers, address and or passwords.

What taxes apply to Canada Post products?

A description of what federal and provincial sales taxes apply to Canada Post products and which products are tax exempt.

Collecting sales tax: HST, GST, PST, QST

A description of what federal and provincial sales taxes apply to different Canada Post products and which ones are tax exempt.

Learn why postage rates increased

Rate increases allow us to serve the growing number of addresses, meet inflation costs, and maintain and replace equipment.

EU VAT FAQ | Support

The EU has removed the VAT tax exemption of €22 – VAT will now need to be paid on all commercial items imported into the EU. The new rules do not impact gifts.

Fuel surcharges on Canada Post services

Find up-to-date fuel surcharge information on Canada Post services.

Lightweight shipping offer Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions for the Solutions for Small Business lightweight shipping temporarily reduced rates.

Campaign Manager terms and conditions

Telus Stand With Owners Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions for the Telus Stand with Owners contest.

P.O. Box Terms and Conditions

Find Terms and Conditions for Canada Post Consumer P.O. Boxes here.

Postal Code Targeting Terms and Conditions

Exclusive savings offer T&Cs

The Terms and Conditions for the exclusive savings pricing campaign to save up to 60% on shipping.

Terms and Conditions for Stored Credential

MyMail Terms and Conditions

Package Redirection Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Package Redirection service for shippers.

My Mailbox beta Terms and Conditions

My Mailbox beta Terms and Conditions

Credit card consent agreement

Read the Canada Post Corporation credit card consent agreement. This online agreement explains why we collect credentials from you and how we use them to process payment.

How to link to Canada Post from your website

To link to Canada Post from your website, use a text link that leads to the Canada Post home page.

Delivery Preference | Terms and Conditions

These are the Terms and Conditions that govern the use of Delivery Preference options from Canada Post.

Pay Duty and Taxes | Terms and Conditions

These are the Terms and Conditions that govern the use of the Pay Duty and Taxes services from Canada Post.

Legal - terms of use and conditions

Read the terms of use and legal terms and conditions for the Canada Post website.

Commercial PO Box Terms and Conditions

How to rent, cancel, and use a commercial Postal Box at Canada Post.

Mail Forwarding service terms and conditions

Read the terms and conditions for use of Canada Post’s Mail Forwarding service, including limitations on the service and legal statements.

Hold Mail terms and conditions

Read Hold Mail terms and conditions, including service delivery limitations and legal statements.

Quick Drop Terms and Conditions

At-Home Pickup Pilot Terms and Conditions

These At-Home Pickup Terms and Conditions apply to your use of Canada Post’s At-Home Pickup service.

Segmented growth terms and conditions

Personnel Security

Security Screening Guide & Instructions for Canada Post contractors only.

How to meet mail delivery standards in new construction

Ensure that the mailboxes you install in new subdivisions and condos meet Canada Post requirements. Download the Delivery Planning Standards manual.

Supplier Account: what you need to know

Supplier Account is a new way for meter customers to pay for parcel shipments with Canada Post’s Electronic Shipping Tools (EST) or other approved supplier shipping platforms.

Applying for a job FAQs | Support

Get answers to frequently asked questions about applying for a job with us. We’ll help you search for jobs, create a profile and get technical support.

Doing business with Canada Post

Find out more about becoming a goods or services supplier to Canada Post, a stamp seller or opening a retail postal outlet.

FAQs about business contracts | Support

Find out about our eProcurement, purchasing, payment and invoicing policies. We answer all your frequently asked questions.

Meet Canada Post's concept stores!

New Canada Post concept stores take customer convenience to the next level with innovative features and self-serve stations.

Frequently Asked Questions

As the situation caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) quickly evolves, we want to assure you that all of us at Canada Post are doing everything we can to keep our employees, customers and the communities we serve safe.

Literature for the Blind

Material for the use of the blind can be mailed for free, in Canada and abroad. Find out what is included and how to send and label this type of mail.

Community Foundation FAQ | Support

Find out how to apply for a Community Foundation grant. Read all the frequently asked questions.

Write a letter to Santa Claus

Write a letter to Santa and he'll write back. Get Santa's address. Find out how to email Santa.

How carbon emissions are calculated

Awards for Indigenous Students FAQs | Support

Learn if you meet the eligibility requirements for an award and the steps to apply. Read all the frequently asked questions.

Are service animals permitted in post offices?

Service animals are welcome in all post office locations, including postal outlets located within another retailer. Supporting documentation is not required.

Snow is preventing me from getting to my mailbox

If you can’t retrieve your mail from the mailbox due to snow buildup, you can request snow clearance through a variety of contact options.

How can I provide feedback on accessibility at Canada Post?

Canada Post welcomes feedback about accessibility. Learn about the variety of accessible feedback contact options.

I’m having difficulty accessing an online form or digital document

If you’re having difficulty with a document or an online form, let us know and we’ll try to provide an alternative.

I can't access my mailbox

Learn how to request delivery accommodation if you are unable to access your mailbox due to a health issue or limitation.

I’m having difficulty using the mobile app

We are working to make sure the Canada Post mobile app is accessible to all customers. Learn about the variety of accessible feedback contact options.

How to provide employee feedback

Contact us to share your comments about your experience with one of our employees.

Join Canada Post’s social media communities

Canada Post is on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and more. Learn which accounts to follow to get the information you are looking for.

Contact Canada Post online or by telephone

Find all the information you need to contact Canada Post the way you prefer.

Lightweight shipping help page

Find answers to your questions for the Solutions for Small Business lightweight shipping temporarily reduced rates.

Get a business customer number

How to become a commercial customer and get access to our Online Business Centre shipping tools and discounts.

What is my small business discount?

Sign in to our website to find out your Savings Level, your order history for the last quarter and how close you are to reaching the next Savings Level.

Shipping and marketing services for small businesses

Find out which shipping and marketing services and tools are available to Solutions for Small Business members.

Online tools for small businesses

Small business members can access all online shipping tools like EST Online and Snap Ship as well as pickup and returns tools.

Payment and invoice options for small business customers

Why is my account blocked?

Online security for your business account

Find out how we keep your business account secure and what you can do as an account owner

How can I change my address, company name or other contact information?

Open a service ticket for help with business mailings

Having trouble with business mailings? Find out how to get help from Canada Post.

What is Manage My Accounts?

Connect Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about connect? Check the FAQ for answers:

Use EST Online and Express Order Entry

Prepare your mailings and shipments online and print shipping labels with our electronic shipping tools.

Campaign Manager direct mail campaigns

EST Online will be replaced for Commercial Shippers, February 2022

Online profiles for commercial customers

Commercial customers, after you sign a contract, create your online profile, username and password and use our online shipping tools and services.

How can I sign up for Manage My Accounts?

Express Order Entry: Online shipping in Canada

Get fast and easy online shipping and mailing from our website or your intranet. For small to mid-sized businesses who ship and mail within Canada.

How do I contact customer service about my business mailing?

Contact customer support online, by phone, or find resolution with one of our support articles.

Why is the weight different on my bill from what I entered in the order?

Why did I receive a past due notice?

Why am I not able to log in to online payment?

Who placed the order for this Statement of Mailing or Manifest that I was billed for?

What methods of payment do you accept online?

You can shop online using your Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Commercial customers can also pay by account.

What are the costs for additional features (e.g., insurance, signature, pick up, proof of delivery)?

What are the additional charges on my invoice?

What address should I send payment to?

Why are all my parcels billed at 7 kg?

Request a Shipment Refund

Printed a shipping label you won’t be using? Use Request a Refund API to reverse the charge.

How is pricing calculated?

How do I request a copy of my invoice?

Requesting a copy of your invoice is easy. Follow these steps:

How do I pay my invoice by Credit Card?

There are several ways commercial customers can pay by Credit Card. Pick the one best for you:

How can I check if you received my payment?

How can I check if my mailing was delivered?

How can I access my digital/electronic invoices?

You’ll get an email from Canada Post with a PDF when invoices are available. Here’s what to do with it:

How can I cancel a mailing order (Statement of Mailing)?

Can you increase my credit limit?

Can I get a better rate because my volumes have increased?

Are your weights and dimensions in metric or imperial units?

How to find out your business account balance

Get your account balance, transaction history and more when you sign in to Manage My Accounts. If you need more help, use this form to contact us.

How do I get a refund for spoiled meter impressions?

Find out how to get a refund for your spoiled meter impressions. Find out where to return the meter impressions, and the fee involved.

How to cancel the online order for a business mailing

How to cancel your order (Statement of Mailing) for Admail, Lettermail, Letter-post and Publications Mail if you have not yet given it to Canada Post.

Can I receive my invoices electronically via email?

How can I get a commercial invoice for my P.O. Box?

Make payments to your commercial account

Make payments to your commercial account directly from your bank, credit card, online, or by cheque.

Cancel a shipping label or manifest

Here’s how to cancel a shipping label or manifest online with Canada Post.

How can I get a refund for a pick up I cancelled?

Parcel pickup API integration tips for e-commerce

Add pickup web services to your e-commerce solution. Easily request a pickup at your business. Ideal for Ship From Store applications.

How can I cancel a pick up?

How can I schedule a pick up?

Package Redirection FAQs

Get information on Package Redirection online. Find out about redirection costs and package eligibility.

Deliver to Post Office: Implementing on your site

Deliver to Post Office: How to display locations

Deliver to Post Office: Create shipping label using web services

Deliver to Post Office: Create shipping label system provider

Deliver to Post Office: Create shipping label in EST 2.0

Deliver to Post Office: E-commerce delivery solution

Who controls what people see in Intelligence 360?

An Intelligence 360 user administrator controls access and sets user roles in your company.

When does Intelligence 360 begin collecting information?

Intelligence 360 starts collecting your information on the day you are set up within the tool. You can access information as far back as 2 years

What types of service tickets are reported in Intelligence 360?

The Intelligence 360 Service ticket report shows the service tickets for items that are late, lost or damaged that you created with Canada Post

How do I find tracking numbers for late items in Intelligence 360?

In the Intelligence 360 Tracking summary report, compare delivery standard dates to the delivery or stop the clock date. Items delivered after the delivery standard date are late.

Can I track items in Intelligence 360 that have not been received by Canada Post?

You can see items in Intelligence 360 that have a tracking number but have not been received by Canada Post.

Tracking inbound returns with Intelligence 360

Get detailed status information on inbound returns

Tracking outbound items with Intelligence 360

Get detailed status information on outgoing parcel items.

In the Shipping profile: by destination report, can I see postal code details? Intelligence 360

The Intelligence 360 Shipping profile: by destination report shows the origin to the destination city but not postal code details.

Overview of Intelligence 360

Use Intelligence 360 overview to see all outbound shipments and inbound returns. Track your favourite reports and add to your watch list.

Notifications in Intelligence 360

Use notifications to stay on top of the status of your most important shipments.

Can a report combine information in the Shipping profile and Delivery performance reports?

Intelligence 360 Shipping profile and Delivery performance reports cannot be merged

Is Intelligence 360 data available through an API?

Intelligence 360 is not available through an Application Program Interface

Can I see item level detail in Intelligence 360 Shipping Profile and Performance summary reports?

Item level detail is not available in Shipping profile and Performance summary reports. It can be found in the Tracking summary report.

How long are reports saved in Intelligence 360?

The reports you create are saved in My reports section for 30 days. To access a report past 30 days, save it to a folder outside of Intelligence 360.

Do items in the Intelligence 360 Outbound view show in multiple stages or categories?

In the Intelligence 360 Outbound view, items only appear in one category or delivery stage.

Which Intelligence 360 reports hold item level information?

The Intelligence 360 Tracking summary report provides item level details on the status of your Outbound and Inbound items throughout delivery.

Why is the Intelligence 360 destination location sometimes listed as Unknown?

If an item is redirected, privacy policies require that the destination address be shown as Unknown in Intelligence 360.

Can I download all item level information in Intelligence 360 Outbound, Inbound and Exception tabs?

You can only download the item level information within the Intelligence 360 Outbound, Inbound and Exception tabs that you see on your screen.

If I forgot to include a customer number in Intelligence 360, how can I now do so?

To add a customer number to Intelligence 360, call your sales representative.

How to track and filter exceptions in Intelligence 360

Track and filter exceptions to find out why a shipment has not yet been delivered or returned

How to create reports in Intelligence 360

Follow these instructions to create a report with shipping variables in Intelligence 360.

How often is Intelligence 360 data updated?

Information in Intelligence 360 is updated every 15 minutes.

How many reports can I create in Intelligence 360?

There is no limit to the number of Intelligence 360 reports you can create

How many Intelligence 360 reports can I store?

You can store 50 reports in the My reports section of Intelligence 360.

How is average weight defined in Intelligence 360?

The average weight of all items billed within a timeframe is either the declared weight or the volumetric equivalent.

How far back can I access Intelligence 360 data?

Information is held for two years within My reports. It dates from the time your company is set up to use Intelligence 360.

How is delivery performance calculated in Intelligence 360?

The Intelligence 360 Performance summary reports use 3 steps to calculate delivery performance numbers.

Why are the volumes different in Intelligence 360 Shipping profile and Delivery performance reports?

A Shipping profile report defines volume as the number of items billed within the stop the clock time. A Delivery performance report checks for an electronic manifest scan AND a delivered or a attempted delivery scan.

Definitions and terms for Intelligence 360

Definitions of the terms that appear in Intelligence 360 reports and pages.

What can I do if I received a welcome email but can't access Intelligence 360?

If you can’t access Intelligence 360 and are a user administrator, contact your Canada Post sales’ representative

Can I build a custom report in Intelligence 360?

Intelligence 360 does not allow you to build a custom report. You can download its eight standard reports into Excel, CSV or PDF format and then customize them.

Administration for Intelligence 360

Set permissions for employees can see and do in Intelligence 360.

Tracking summary report

Instructions on how to create a tracking summary report in Intelligence 360

Weight category. Create a Shipping profile report

Instructions on how to create a report of shipping profile by weight category

Intelligence 360 performance summary by delivery standard report

Learn step-by-step how to generate a performance summary by delivery standard report in Intelligence 360.

Customer number performance summary

Instructions on how to create a shipping performance summary by customer number.

Destination performance summary

Instructions on how to create a shipping performance summary by destination.

How to create a service ticket in Intelligence 360

Follow these instructions to create a service ticket in Intelligence 360.

Customer number shipping profile report

Instructions on how to create a report of shipping profile by customer number

Destination shipping profile report

Instructions on how to create a shipping report of parcel volume and cost by destination in Intelligence 360.

Shipping medical cannabis

Specialized support teams and products to support businesses shipping medical cannabis and improve the experience of their customers.

Cannabis promotion

Services, guidelines and restrictions for promoting cannabis in Canada as a licensed seller.

How to package cannabis for shipping

Learn about Health Canada packaging and labelling regulations for cannabis. Then find out how to prepare your cannabis for shipping to Canadians.

Web Service Requirements for Return Authorization Numbers - SOAP

Learn how to set up return authorization web service via SOAP protocol.

Manage Returns Frequently Asked Questions

Check out the FAQs page for help using the tool.

Manage Returns guide

Read this article for in-depth info on managing returns.

Web Service Requirements for Return Authorization Numbers - REST

Learn how to set up return authorization web service via REST-style architecture.

EST 2.0 shipping software – help installing updates

Having trouble installing updates to EST 2.0 shipping software? Follow these troubleshooting tips.

How to store your EST 2.0 address books locally

Commercial customers who store their EST 2.0 address books locally can print shipping labels in local mode during an outage. Find out how it works.

Technical tips for getting started with EST 2.0

Find out about security, proxy servers and importing and exporting data into EST 2.0 shipping software.

Print EST 2.0 labels when offline with local mode

Commercial customers who store their EST 2.0 address books locally can print shipping labels in local mode during an outage. Find out how it works.

How to prepare a large mailing

Find all the resources you need to confidently prepare large mailings for Canada Post.

Tips for bundling Publications Mail

You can send multiple copies of the same issue of your publication in a bundle to one address. Learn when and how to bundle Publications Mail.

How to prepare magazine or newsletter mailings

Find out where to get information to prepare a Publications Mail™ newsletter or magazine mailing.

See if your mailing qualifies as Publications Mail

Find out if your newsletter, magazine or other mailing qualifies for the discounted postage rates of Publications Mail.

What does BRM mean?

How can I cancel my Business Reply Mail?

Getting started with Business Reply Mail

Learn how to set up your Business Reply Mail account, create artwork and test mail pieces to ensure the best postage rates.

Neighbourhood Mail delivery standards

Get delivery estimates for sending Neighbourhood Mail™ anywhere in Canada.

Report a delivery problem with Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail

If your recent Canada Post Neighbourhood Mail™ (formerly Unaddressed Admail) mailing is late or hasn’t been delivered, you can create an online service ticket to report the problem.

How to prepare bulk advertising mailings

Find all the resources you need to confidently prepare bulk advertising mailings for Canada Post.

Using data with Postal Code Targeting

Data lists and how to use them in Postal Code Targeting, including data overlays, existing customer list suppression and data cleaning needs.

Recognized vendors for Postal Code Targeting campaigns

Find Canada Post approved vendors that can help you feel confident that your Postal Code Targeting campaign will be created according to our mailing requirements.

Is your mailing’s design machine processing compatible?

Ensure that your marketing mail pieces for Postal Code Targeting, Neighbourhood Mail and Personalized Mail are machineable and save on mailing costs.

Cost of Postal Code Targeting and what’s included

Answers about the cost of sending direct mail with Postal Code Targeting solutions and large volume discount options.

Benefits of Postal Code Targeting FAQ

Brief description of the features and benefits of Postal Code Targeting, different types of Smartmail Marketing solutions and how it works in acquisition.

2D data matrix Barcodes for Postal Code Targeting (FAQ)

How to create and use the Postal Code Targeting 2D data matrix barcode for automated direct mail processing, putting your piece in customer hands faster and at a savings.

How to create and drop off your Postal Code Targeting mailing

Find out how to prep your statement of mailing and drop off mailing containers.

Postal Code Targeting eligibility FAQ

Frequently asked questions on eligibility marketing with Postal Code Targeting. New acquisition tool that finds prospects similar to current best customers.

Postal Code Targeting mailing qualifications

See if your mailing campaign qualifies for Postal Code Targeting. Qualifications include deposit information, minimum item number, unique barcodes, quiet zones and Agreement numbers.

Postal Code Targeting Production for mailing FAQ

Postal Code Targeting production FAQs with answers on quality controls, indicia, specifications, GSM best practices and your mailing’s induction.

Postal Code Map for unaddressed direct mail

The Postal Code Map, integrated into our Precision Targeter tool, helps you find high-value customer prospect areas for direct mail campaigns.

How to prepare Postal Code Targeting mailings

Find out what’s needed to prepare a Postal Code Targeting mailing. Get information on Postal Code Targeting specifications and find a direct mail partner.

See if your mailing qualifies as Personalized Mail

Find out if your mailing of more than 1,000 pieces qualifies for Personalized Mail’s reduced postage rates.

How to prepare Canada Post Personalized Mail mailings

Find out where to get information on preparing an addressed advertising mailing.

How to use Precision Targeter YouTube video tutorial

Video tutorial for Precision Targeter.

Precision Targeter - Frequently Asked Questions

Precision Targeter - Frequently Asked Questions

Print shipping labels with EST Online

Handle your entire shipping and mailing process online from our website. For small to mid-sized businesses who ship in Canada and worldwide.

EST Online will be replaced for Small Business Shippers, February 2022

Design mail that can be machine processed

Save on postage when your mailing can be machine processed. Learn how to design your Canada Post Personalized Mail™( formerly Addressed Admail™) piece for machineable postal standards.

Canada Post Personalized Mail templates

Your marketing just got easier. Ready to put direct mail to work for your business? Our customizable and print-ready templates make it easy.

How to buy and use postal indicia

Postal indicia saves businesses time and money while offering branding opportunities. Find out how to use it:

Create and Drop off a mailing order

Learn about creating an order or Statement of Mailing and dropping off a Personalized Mail™ mailing at a deposit location.

Customized Postal Indicia delivers marketing bonus

Learn how to use the free Customized Postal Indicia template to create added marketing value for your business mail.

Find recognized presortation software vendors

Find Canada Post-recognized vendors of mail presortation software.

How to prepare scannable mail for machine processing

Designing, preparing and sorting your Canada Post Personalized Mail™(formerly Addressed Admail) for machine processing delivers the lowest postage rates. See these Machineable Presort guidelines.

Download National Presortation Schematic

The National Presortation Schematic helps you prepare mailings. Updated monthly, use it for more effective mailings.

Municipality Abbreviations – New Brunswick

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in New Brunswick with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Alberta

Find the official abbreviations for some municipalities in Alberta with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Manitoba

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in Manitoba with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Newfoundland and Labrador

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Quebec

Find the official abbreviations for some municipalities in Quebec with names longer than 13 characters.

Why address accuracy saves time and money

Accurate address lists reduce undeliverable mail and help you get the best postage rates for large mailings and better customer insights from your data.

Municipality Abbreviations – British Columbia

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in British Columbia with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Nova Scotia

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in Nova Scotia with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Ontario

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in Ontario with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Prince Edward Island

Find the official abbreviations for municipalities in Prince Edward Island with names longer than 13 characters.

Municipality Abbreviations – Saskatchewan

Find the official abbreviations for some municipalities in Saskatchewan with names longer than 13 characters.

How to meet Address Accuracy requirements

Find the address accuracy requirements for the best postage rates on Incentive Lettermail™, Canada Post Personalized Mail™(formerly Addressed Admail) and Publications Mail™

Addressing mail accurately

Format addresses for business and marketing mail accurately and avoid processing delays, redelivery and surcharges. See correct formats with visual examples.

Update database when customers move – NCOA

The National Change of Address (NCOA) database is a list of Canadians who move. Use it for mailing list cleaning and to keep customer addresses up to date.

Address validation with Canada Post

Canada Post recognizes the several address validation services. Use ours, or find a recognized vendor.

FAQ NCOA Mover Data Service | Support | Canada Post

Common questions on NCOA Mover Data Service

Unauthorized Access to AddressComplete

What happens if someone tries to use your AddressComplete account from an unauthorized website.

Security settings for AddressComplete

Learn how to use the security settings for you AddressComplete installations. Set the daily limit, valid URLs, and IP limit.

IP address restrictions for AddressComplete

What happens if someone tries to access your AddressComplete installation from an IP address that you have restricted.

Credit limit reached for AddressComplete

You can configure a daily limit for the credit that can be consumed from your AddressComplete account per day.

AddressComplete credit depleted

When your AddressComplete account is out of credit you’ll receive an email. Buy a credit plan to top up your account.

Address Complete

How to Customize AddressComplete

Always capture the right address with customized AddressComplete settings. You can restrict access, select countries, set language and more.

How to install AddressComplete

How to add AddressComplete to your website. It’s easy, free and no web experience is required.