What does USPS "Available For Redelivery or Pickup" mean?
The Post Office is holding the package and you can either book another delivery or collect it.
What it means
Both routes are open at this point. Held items are kept for a limited period and then returned to the sender, so the choice is worth making promptly.
Should I worry?
Yes, in the sense that it needs a decision from you.
What you can do now
- Schedule a redelivery online, or collect from the Post Office with photo ID.
- Do not leave it unclaimed — it will eventually go back to the sender.
Check your own shipment
This page explains the wording. For your specific package, go to USPS tracking , or paste the status into the decoder.
Related statuses
- Available for Pickup
- Held at Post Office, At Customer Request
- Recipient notified by Agent
Checked against USPS's own published page — but not reviewed by a person
Redelivery Scheduled / Reminder to Schedule Redelivery of your Item — A redelivery was scheduled, or you have received a reminder to schedule a redelivery before the package is returned to the sender.
- https://faq.usps.com/s/article/Where-is-my-package
- Last verified 2026-08-30 by Claude (automated pass against carrier-published pages); authorised by the owner