USPS Tracking Status
USPS "Delivered to Agent" — Who Has My Package?
Typical duration
1-3 additional business days after this scan
Normal range
Delivered within 1-3 days of this scan
When to worry
No further updates after 5 business days
What It Means
"Delivered to Agent" (or 'Delivered to Agent for Final Delivery') means USPS handed off your package to a third-party carrier or agent who will complete the final leg of delivery. The 'agent' is typically UPS, FedEx, a local courier, or a contracted last-mile service — depending on your region and shipping class.
This status is common for: international shipments transitioning to the destination country's postal service, USPS services like Parcel Select where a contractor handles final delivery, and residential addresses in areas where USPS uses local delivery partners.
What To Do Next
- 1Check if there's a secondary tracking number for the final leg — international shipments often switch tracking systems.
- 2For UPS-as-agent (common for returns): the UPS tracking number may be available from the shipper.
- 3Wait 2-3 business days for normal final delivery to complete.
- 4If nothing arrives after 5 business days, contact the original shipper — they can trace the handoff with USPS.
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