Recipient details
Full recipient name and delivery address including suite or apartment, city, two-letter state abbreviation, and ZIP code; phone number recommended for carrier delivery attempts.
A correct Shipping Label for Shipping Box reduces transit delays, prevents misdelivery, simplifies claims, and supports faster return processing. Proper labels help carriers scan and route parcels automatically and provide the legal and logistical record needed for customer service and insurance claims.
Accurate labels support operational efficiency across shipping, customer service, returns, and claims workflows while minimizing extra carrier fees and customer friction.
Full recipient name and delivery address including suite or apartment, city, two-letter state abbreviation, and ZIP code; phone number recommended for carrier delivery attempts.
Full return name and address, carrier account number if required, and preferred contact phone or email for shipment queries or returns.
Carrier-assigned tracking number displayed as both human-readable text and machine-readable barcode or QR code for accurate scanning and traceability.
Chosen carrier service (e.g., Ground, Express) and any routing codes or internal references used by your fulfillment system for automated handling.
Declared gross weight and package dimensions; include dimensional weight if carrier charges by volumetric calculation.
Handling instructions (Fragile, Keep Upright), hazardous material declarations, and customs tariff or commodity descriptions for international shipments.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Address verification | Enable carrier address validation API |
| Default service | Set business default (e.g., Ground) |
| Signature requirement | Select adult or any signature on delivery |
| Insurance | Auto-declare value for high-value goods |
Ensure your platform supports PDF export, batch printing, and integration with carrier APIs and document storage solutions for efficient operations.
Carrier pickup cutoff often mid-afternoon
Book before carrier-specified cutoff for next-day delivery
Allow 3–7 business days for customs processing
Confirm merchant return period and label validity
Keep label records while claims are possible
Populate order and prepare package details.
Generate and validate barcode and address.
Drop off or scheduled pickup occurs.
Store label and tracking for claims and audit.
| Document Type | Shipping Label | Packing Slip |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | routing and delivery | itemized contents |
| Visibility | affixed exterior | inside package |
| Barcode/scan | sometimes | |
| Customs use | yes for international | supporting document |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
An online retailer automates label printing for thousands of orders daily to reduce errors.
A lab sends patient samples with specialized handling instructions and tracking.