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Adult Signature & Age-Restricted Shipping

When signatures are required and how to ship age-restricted items safely

Some shipments require additional delivery verification to comply with carrier rules, legal requirements, or merchant risk controls. Deliveri supports four signature options, including adult and restricted delivery signatures, to help merchants ship confidently and compliantly.

This article explains when adult signatures are required, how Deliveri’s signature options work, and what merchants should consider when shipping age-restricted items.


What Is an Adult Signature?

An Adult Signature requires the recipient to:

  • Be 21 years or older

  • Be present at delivery

  • Provide a valid, government-issued photo ID

If these requirements are not met, the carrier will not release the package.


Deliveri Signature Options

Deliveri supports the following four signature types, depending on carrier and service availability:

1. Signature Confirmation

  • Requires a signature at delivery

  • No age verification required

  • Commonly used for higher-value shipments

2. Adult Signature Required (21 or Over)

  • Requires recipient to be 21+

  • ID verification performed by the carrier

  • Package may be released to any eligible adult at the address

3. Adult Signature Restricted Delivery (21 or Over)

  • Requires recipient to be 21+

  • Restricted delivery means the package can only be released to the named recipient

  • Highest level of delivery control for age-restricted goods

4. Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery

  • Requires a signature

  • Package may only be released to the named recipient

  • No age verification required


When Is an Adult Signature Required?

Adult signature options are commonly used when shipping:

  • Alcohol

  • Tobacco or nicotine products

  • CBD or regulated wellness items

  • Firearms accessories or restricted goods

  • Other age-restricted or regulated products

Some carriers may also require adult signatures for insured or high-risk shipments.


Important Things Merchants Should Know

  • Adult and restricted signatures typically add cost to the shipment

  • Failed deliveries may occur if no eligible recipient is present

  • ID verification is handled by the carrier, not Deliveri

  • Signature services help reduce fraud, disputes, and chargebacks


Common Delivery Issues

Shipments with adult or restricted signatures may fail delivery if:

  • No eligible recipient is present

  • Valid ID is not provided

  • The delivery address is incorrect

  • The recipient refuses the shipment

These scenarios are not considered carrier errors.


FAQs

Are adult signatures required on all shipments?

No. They are only required for certain items, carriers, or service levels.

Can I change the signature type after buying a label?

No. Signature options must be selected during label creation.

What’s the difference between “required” and “restricted”?

Restricted delivery limits who can sign for the package, usually to the named recipient.


Related Help Articles

  • 📦 Insurance Coverage with Deliveri

  • 📄 Proof of Delivery: What Merchants Should Know

  • 🚚 Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

  • 🌍 International Shipping Guidelines


Need Help?

If you’re unsure which signature option to choose, contact us at
📧 [email protected]

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