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Yes, we offer computer rentals for printing from your accounts and self-serve copiers. Our registers are synced, allowing easy billing after you’re done.
We offer a comprehensive range of packing materials including packing peanuts, bubble wraps, brown paper, wine bottle coolers, and foam inserts, alongside standard boxes. These items are available for individual purchase at both retail and wholesale prices. Additionally, we specialize in crafting custom boxes and provide professional packaging services for items that require specialized handling or lack appropriate packaging.
Yes, we offer packaging services for item with prepaid labels all 7 days during business hours. We hand select packaging material to accustom your item with proper packaging to protect it from damages during its transportation to its destination. We charge for the packaging material/supplies and labor services. If you would like to package your items yourself that is available as well. You can buy packing material and supplies to package your shipment at our self-serve desk and ship or drop them off here to be picked up from USPS, UPS, FedEX, and DHL. Or if you need expert’s help, then our professionals take that burden of packaging from you and ship with all above listed carriers.
Yes, we sell a variety of packaging products for small items such as bubble envelopes, tuck top boxes, and poly bags including decorative ones. We also carry large boxes for large items like golf bags. You can also bring your item in-store and we can help you find the best option to pack and protect your item safely. We also provide custom packaging services.
Yes, we can print out labels for you via email. You can also use our computer rental to log into your email or vendor’s account to print your label directly from an email or website.
We sell laptop boxes specifically designed for shipping electronic safely that is adjustable to fit notebook tablets and laptop sizes up to 21″. The laptop boxes include hard foam clamps and spacers that ensure the protection of your laptop during its transportation.
Yes we can print any documents and posters to a variety of sizes. We can start at standard business card size up to large format blueprint sizes. In case you need smaller size, we also provide professional cutting service.
Yes at Postal Annex you can use your own FedEX account. We can provide you a waybill, on which you can fill out all the information including your account number. Unfortunately, we can not provide you an estimate of services since each account has different rates.
If your package does not need to arrive by a certain date, FedEx and UPS provide ground services that may save some cost of shipping. Since the shipping cost depends on weight and dimensions weight (formula used by the carrier), we recommend having the smallest possible package to avoid extra shipping cost for larger but lighter packages. We sell smaller packaging supplies if you want to reduce the size of the box you are sending.
USPS mail that is created with us or dropped off can be certified. Certified mail provides proof of mailing and is time stamped for the day it is being mailed. You may also add on a return receipt that provides proof of delivery with a signature.
Due to reasons beyond our control packages may sometimes be delayed by carrier(s). If you had created a trackable shipping label with us then you will be able to use the provided tracking number to find out where your package is. From our website you can click “Track A Package” and enter the number to check the status or simply go on this link to track your package – https://postalannexofazusa.com/track-a-package/
We provide tracking option for USPS, UPS, FedEx and DHL at one spot, so you do not have to jump around the websites in order to get right tracking information.
I have an item in a rush to be delivered. Do you have shipping services to get it delivered quickly?
We have a variety of expedited shipping services through USPS, FedEx, UPS such as overnight and 2-day shipping. Both documents and packages can be sent through these services. Bring in your items in store and we can help you find the fastest way of shipping.
For Southern California cities we also have same day delivery option if you come in the morning. We can explore those options with you as well.
When UPS and FedEx requires a signature from the recipient and they cannot get hold of them, the package gets delivered to a hold location. We are a hold location for both UPS and FedEx. All you have to do is come in to our location with your valid Government ID that matches the name and/or address on the package and we will be able to release the package to you.
We recommend checking the tracking information in order to find out if the package actually is here. Unfortunately, we do not give that information over the phone.
We carry FedEx and UPS shipping forms, on which you can write your account number and shipment details. Just bring in your item and/or packages, fill out the necessary information, and leave your package with us.
We can also provide additional packaging service in case your items need extra protection during shipping.
We can do the manual fingerprints or “ink” fingerprints on an FD-258 card(s) and we also do Live Scans for DOJ and/or FBI. If you are not sure which kind of fingerprint service you need, I would verify with the requesting agency or check the live scan requesting form instructions if given. Also, we are open all 7 days, accept walk-ins, and always have someone available to assist you with the fingerprinting during our store hours.
Yes, we have a variety of different keys we can cut at our store and for most house keys, we have a variety of designs to choose from. Of course, we always have to check to see if we carry your key and if not we can always try to order it for you.
Yes, we are open during the COVID-19 outbreak. We are taking all possible precautions, while serving you in store. We recommend that you have face mask on during your visit in store. For fingerprinting services, it is mandatory that customers wear face masks for their and our team members safety.
We are open all 7 days with our regular business hours. We are off for only 4 holidays throughout the year.
No, unfortunately because there are so many different agencies, we do not have the request forms on hand. For your reference we have put list of popular live scan types that we have done in the past on our live scan fingerprinting service page. We also recommend that you verify the form’s validity with the requesting agency.
Yes, we have a computer rental available to public during business hours, all 6 days.
The computer rental is available for checking emails, working on school/work assignments, printing, and surfing the web. Due to its use being for the public we ask that you do not visit explicit or offensive sites/images and be respectful to the customers shopping in store and use the computer.
As a notary public, we legally cannot advise which form you need exactly. However, we do have a rental computer that you can use to find the necessary documents or you can type up a statement on word. We also have notary certificate that you can use to write out a statement to swear to that we can notarize.
Normally we do not recommend laminating any important documents especially birth, death or divorce certificates. Also when a document has an embossed seal, this is to prove the documents authenticity, therefore the lamination would flatten the seal, making it harder to prove genuine. However, we can always laminate copies of the certificates or you can bring in the document and we can see if we can laminate the original.
The files we recommend the most are JPEG, PDF, Word and Excel. If you have any other type of file we are able to help you convert it into a printable file. It is recommended to have all images of high resolution (minimum 300dpi) to get better print quality.
You always have the option to bring in your own digital file for us to use. If you already have a file created for your banner, sign, business cards, etc we can use that and print whatever it is you may be needing. If you do not have a file created we can also help with that aspect of the project as well. We are here to help all our customers in any way we can.
We have a variety of sizes and dimension choices – from flatter boxes to more cubic boxes. We also have tuck top boxes and non-inventory boxes available.
If we do not have the size you are looking for, in-store, then we can also order or make a custom box to ensure your items are delivered safely.
If you cannot provide a government issued ID that is not expired, then you can have two credible witnesses who do not have a financial interest and are not named in the document signed. These two individuals must have a valid government issued ID and be present when you come for the notary. Unfortunately, the notary public cannot be one of the credible witnesses. However, we are available all 7 days and accept walk-ins for this service.
If you do not have a driver’s license, there are a few more types of acceptable IDs for notary:
-US Passport book or card
-Foreign passport, endorsed by USCIS
– Senior ID issued by CA DMV
-Other state driver’s license or ID
-Mexico or Canada Driver’s License
-CA State employee ID card
-Employee ID from any city/county within CA
-US military ID (only if it includes signature)
-Inmate ID issued by California Department of Corrections
-2 Credible witnesses that can each provide one of the following IDs above
*Just note that the ID needs to be physical and photos are not acceptable
Yes, we do provide business printing. We have a wide variety of different printing services we offer to help your business grow. If you’re interested in business cards, banners, signs, flyers, postcards, letterheads or envelopes we will be glad to assist you. The best way to make your business shine is by having the material to help advertise how great you are.
Yes, we do have in-person shredding and normally we can help you out right away. If you want to bring a few pounds of documents in at a time to avoid waiting, we can help you with the shredding all 7 days. You can also call ahead of time, so we know to expect you.
We have various sized carrier branded envelopes, padded packs, document envelopes, and boxes for UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL, that we may provide at no additional cost for shipping.
Yes, we can help you with the notary and with the apostille service, including printing and shipping. You do not need an appointment and can simply walk-in all 7 days.
There is always a notary public on site and can assist you during our regular business hours. We are open all seven days and do accept walk-ins. If you would like, you can also call ahead of time and schedule an appointment. The good news is we are closed for 4 holidays throughout the year. So we are available 361 (362) days to notarize your important documents. :-)
We charge $15 per signature being notarized. For example, if it is one document that requires two signatures to be notarized, then it will be $30 altogether.
Yes, once the fax is completed, there will be a fax confirmation page that you can wait for. If you are in rush, then you can simply ask for scanning service to get confirmation scanned to your email. There is minimal charge for that add-on service.
Yes, we do have shredding services and it can be as low as $0.95 per pound. The more you need to shred, the cheaper the price gets. You do not need to schedule an appointment either, you can simply walk in.
Yes. We offer air and sea freight shipping for both domestic and international.
Yes. You can print black and white on 8.5 x 11 (standard letter size) from the computer rental with additional cost. If you need your document printed with different size, paper, and/or color, then we can help you at the front desk. We have a wide variety of paper materials and sizes to choose from.
No, unless you are renting the computer by the hour then your time will end once that hour is over with further renewal option available to you.
Yes, we are able to receive faxes and can also fax documents internationally. We can either print it out or send it to your email once we receive the fax. If you need to fax internationally, we would just need the proper fax number and then we can send it for you.
We can definitely help you out with faxing documents and the price can vary depending on how many pages are being faxed. If you need a coversheet, we can provide one at no cost. We not only provide faxing service for domestic numbers, but we can help for international numbers.
Our goal is to help local business community. As part of our efforts, we are listing business directory of Glendora Chamber of Commerce Members. If you like your business name show up in this list, then please contact Glendora Chamber of Commerce and mention about this directory.
Yes, we can laminate documents. The sizes we can laminate range from business cards (2″x3.5″) to tabloid/ledger (11″ x 17″) and any size in between.
No, we do not have wifi services, but we do have a computer rental with internet connection available with very low rental charges.
On January 1, 2017 Governor Jerry Brown passed the AB 2217 bill that raised the maximum fee for notarial acts from $10 to $15.
Our notary is only an in-store service, but we do have one available at all operating hours, no appointment needed. It would be $15 per signature that needs notarization.
With the item dimensions, we can find the perfect box and also give you an estimate with our professional packaging. That would include any bubblewrap, peanuts, or any other filler.
With your item dimensions, weight and destination zip code we can get your quote as efficiently and accurate as possible.
We ship through FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL. We also work with our same day delivery service providers and freight companies to get the best possible rates for our customers.
We can give you a quote and comparison with all carriers FedEx, DHL, UPS, and USPS. This includes the estimated time of arrival. For special cases we can also help you getting freight as well as same day delivery option quotes.
We offer our expedited passport service. We have varying processing times based on by when you need it by. Processing of 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, and 5 days for new or child passports. Renewals get an additional 7-10 days processing time as well. Fees cover your processing time, government fee, shipping, passport photos(if needed), & a passport acceptance agent appointment(for new passports).
We do have a certified fingerprint roller available during all business hours, and the best part is that you do not need an appointment to get live scan done at our location! With Live Scan, there are two separate fees. One fee is our rolling fee, which can be as low as $40. The other fee is for DOJ, FBI and other Government Agencies. This fee can vary depending on the Live Scan request form you bring. If there is a billing number on your form, then you are simply responsible for just the rolling fee. Some types of live scans are Government fee exempt, too. Please bring form in person and we can check all that for you without any obligation.
Yes we do accept drop offs for UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL. If your label isn’t printed, send it to our email and we can print that for you.
We do take passport photos. It would take a quick 5 minutes once you walk in, no appointment needed.
Yes, we do ship internationally. We do have DHL, FedEx, UPS, and USPS for international shipping.
As a packing and shipping store, we do have a wide variety of boxes to fit your needs.
Yes, we do have small, medium and large flat rate boxes at no additional charge!
Carrier boxes, Padded envelopes, and mailing envelopes we do carry for USPS, UPS, and FedEx. Padded envelopes and mailing envelopes for DHL.
We do sell a variety of keys and we do cut them in store. With cutting included in the pricing the keys range $3.99, $4.99, and $6.99 based on the design.
With an Amazon return, we do accept the prepaid bar-code labels. If you have the label in your email we can print it out once it is sent to our email – info@postalannexofazusa.com or you can use rental computer at our location to print it yourself. If you are provided with QR code, then we recommend you to ask Amazon to replace it with the bar-coded carrier label. When they ask for an email address to send to, please provide info@postalannexofazusa.com. If none of the options work for you, then we can also help you create a UPS, USPS or FedEx label to ship it back.
We offer Canadian Passport pictures, as well as other international passport pictures.
We can help you with notary, live scan, and shipping on saturday and sunday during all hours. No appointment needed for a notary or live scan.
With our professional packaging we do follow guidelines based on your item type. Additionally, we do offer insurance for your goods. Electronics, artwork, glass, everything is packed carefully and strategically to insure your items are safe.
Absolutely, with the destination address, the weight, and dimensions (outer) of your item or box, we can get you a quote over the phone or in person! We will also let you know if any additional information needed besides the basic information.
In case your item doesn’t fit in a standard box, we can custom make a box. We also do offer stretch wrapping.
Carrier pick-up hours vary by location. For specific details, please visit https://mypostalannex.com/postalannex-locations/ where you can find the pick-up hours posted for carriers at each of our locations.