Discontinuance of USPS Tracking Labels

Posted on November 11, 2026 by mailomg in Memo 912 // 0 Comments

Table titled “External Versions (PC Postage Vendors)” listing labels 891, 892, 888, and 889 with tracking, signature confirmation, and insurance options.

Effective January 17, 2027, the United States Postal Service will discontinue the following USPS Tracking labels (888, 889, 891, 892) as they are incompatible with updated USPS processing equipment and no longer support operational needs of the Postal Service. Eliminating these labels will improve visibility, tracking, service performance and the customer experience.

The Postal Service will no longer print these labels for distribution. However, the Postal Service will allow customers to use their existing stock until January 31, 2028, to accommodate the transition to other tracking methods.

Customers have many options to satisfy their shipping needs. Metered customers should contact their postage meter provider for assistance with printing postage labels with tracking. Additional options for printing postage with tracking can be found here https://www.usps.com/business/postage-options.htm.

Shipping Labels to be Discontinued:

USPS tracking label with barcode and tracking number.

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