Get a Return Label guide
In “Get a return label,” you can create a label online using a Return ID or direct link from your merchant. Then you can download and print the label or use the QR code in your email to return at a post office.
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Information required for return
The following information might be collected from you to create a return label.
Return ID
Find the Canada Post Return ID number provided to you by the merchant. It begins with PR and is followed by 6 digits. It’s usually found on the packing slip, in a merchant’s email, or on their website. If you cannot find it, please contact the merchant. You need this number or a direct return link to access the label. Read about what to do if the return ID is invalid.
Return authorization number
Some returns require a Return Authorization (RA) number. It is provided by the merchant during the purchase or return process. Check your packing slip, emails, or the merchant’s site to find it. Read about what to do if the RA number can’t be verified.
Package details
For return, your package needs to be less than 30kg (65lb), or it will not be accepted at the post office. Contact your merchant if your package exceeds this weight limit. Their contact info can be found on the same page.
Order info
You will see this section if the merchant wants to obtain additional information about the order. Your answer might help the merchant process your return.
Return from
Add your first name, last name, and address. Your name and the first line of the address will show up on the return label.
Email notification
Your email is needed to send the return label and instructions in a confirmation email. You can also opt-in for email notifications about the return shipment.
After creating a return label
You’ll see a success page with return instructions and an email receipt when the above information is submitted.
Email receipt
The email includes return instructions, a link to download your return label, and a QR code you can bring to a post office to have your label printed.
Download label
You can download your return label from the success page or the email receipt containing the return label and QR code.
Send copy of the label
You’ll automatically receive the email that contains a return label, but you can send the label to an additional email address.
Return instructions
Find the instructions on the success page or in your email to ensure a smooth return.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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No worries! You don’t need to print your return label. Just bring the email with your QR code on your smartphone or tablet to Canada Post. We'll scan the code and print your label for you.
Please make sure you are entering a valid Return ID from your merchant. If it doesn’t work, please contact the merchant to ensure their Canada Post return policy is active.
Please make sure you are entering a valid RA number from your merchant. If it doesn’t work, please contact your merchant directly. Their contact information can be found on the page.
Once you print a label, there is no time limit on when you drop the return off at the post office or mailbox. If you create the label online, you must print it or bring the QR code to the post office within 30 days, or it will expire.
Yes, you can reprint the return label. You can reprint it from the email you receive or take the QR code to a post office, and a clerk can print it for you. Note: Once created, the link to print the label and the QR code will expire within 30 days if not used.
No, you can only use the label for one package.
No, the merchant covers the return shipping fees.
You cannot cancel the label. Note: labels that are printed but not used will not be charged.