- How to find the nearest branch office
- 1on the page of our website: Nearest branch
- 2in the mobile application
- How to find out where the parcel is now
You can find out about the location of the parcel, redirect it or pay for the delivery service:
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- 2
Send shipment
- Do I need to provide documents to send the parcel
A natural person doesn't need any documents. For a legal entity or individual entrepreneur, a business client identification card is needed.
Instead of a business client identification card, you can provide:
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- 2identity document: passport of a citizen of Ukraine, passport of a citizen of Ukraine for travel abroad, driving licence issued in Ukraine
If the express waybill was created in personal account of a legal entity, it is not necessary to submit additional documents.
- What are the acceptable shipment parameters
For parcel lockers:
- 1weight - up to 20 kg
- 2dimensions - not more than 40x60x30 cm
For the post office:
- 1weight - up to 30 kg
- 2length - up to 120 cm
- 3width or height - up to 70 cm
For cargo branch:
- 1weight - up to 1000 kg
- 2length - up to 300 cm
- 3width or height - up to 170 cm
For a branch with a weight limit:
- 1weight - depends on type of the branch
- 2length of one of the sides - not more than 60 cm
In the case of courier pickup:
- 1weight - up to 1000 kg
- 2length - up to 300 cm
- 3height and width - up to 170 cm
If you need to send cargo with other parameters, call the contact center at 0-800-500-609 or contact the operator of the nearest branchoffice.
- How is the shipment weight determined
For parcels and cargos, the actual, volume or pallet weight is determined. Find out how to determine the actual and volume weight yourself by following the link.
- What is needed to send a parcel abroad
Prepare the recipient's details:
- 1ZIP code and address
- 2surname, name, patronymic
- 3contact phone number
- 4email address
The branch operator shall prepare a general description of the contents of the parcel in accordance with customs regulations and enter the declared value on the invoice. Customs fees are paid by the recipient. If you are sending more than one shipment, a Nova Post Global representative will contact the recipient to complete an invoice for customs.
You can request international shipment in your personal account on our website. - How to pickup a courier
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- Is it possible to pack a shipment at the Nova Post branch
Yes, the operator can pack the shipment in any branch. You can also order the service ‘Packing' from the operator.
The service includes free of charge:- 1branded envelope for documents 25 x 35 cm
- 2package from 0.5 kg to 4 kg inclusive
You can also pack the shipment yourself: we have put together simple instructions for you at the link.
- How to properly pack the shipment
We have put together a simple guide for you at the link.
If you don't have the time or desire to pack the shipment yourself, order the service ‘Packing' at any Nova Post branch. - What is crating
Crating is the fastening of shipments with wooden boards and rails.
It is used for bulky, fragile or valuable shipments. - What shipments are prohibited for transportation
You can view up-to-date information at the following links:
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- Is it possible to send food products
Yes, it is possible to send food products, but there are some restrictions.
It is not allowed to send:
- 1products requiring a special temperature regime, chilled and frozen products
- 2products with a shelf life of up to 5 days - the storage period must be indicated on the package
- 3dairy products
- 4berries
Vegetables, fruits and greens can be sent, but only if they are packed according to the Packing Standard and don't come from areas where a special quarantine regime has been declared.
- What is declared value
The declared value is the value you paid for the new item in the shipment. In the case of second-hand goods, indicate the value to which the sender has estimated his parcel.
The declared value must be communicated to the operator when the shipment is registered or indicated on the express waybill itself.
The actual declared value of the shipment must be entered correctly. In case of loss or damage of the shipment, the company will compensate you for this exact amount. Even if the parcel is sent abroad, the customs officer checks the contents of the shipment: if the declared value differs from the actual value, additional customs duties may be charged or the parcel may be returned to the sender. - Will the sender be notified if the recipient does not pick up the parcel
Of course. You and the recipient will receive SMS and push notifications in the mobile app after the shipment arrives on the 1st, 4th, 10th, 15th, 25th and 27th.
- Do you have a shipment blocking service
If you don't want the recipient to receive the shipment, make a return request:
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- 2in the mobile application
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Receive shipment
- What documents are required for receipt
For sending without restriction at the declared value:
- 1passport of a citizen of Ukraine
- 2passport of a citizen of Ukraine for travel abroad
- 3temporary or permanent residence permit
- 4electronic form of a passport of Ukraine or a passport for travel abroad from the Diia mobile application
For shipments with a declared value of up to 30,000 ₴:
- 1national driver's license
- 2pension certificate
- 3student card
- 4barcode in the mobile application
We have compiled the complete list of documents for the reception for you at the link.
Without identity documents, the recipient can receive the shipment if:- 1the recipient knows the number of express waybill
- 2the declared shipping cost is less than 30,000 ₴
- 3the shipment is paid or the value of the money transfer is less than 5,000 ₴
- Where to find the express waybill number (EW)
The EW number is at the top of the form. It will also appear:
- 1in the mobile application immediately after sending
- 2in the shipment arrival notification
- Is it possible to receive a shipment without an express waybill (EW) number
Yes, if you are indicated as the recipient of the shipment in EW. In order to do this, go to the branch with an identity document and tell the operator your phone number. Legal entities must also have a power of attorney.
- I want another person to receive my shipment
Another person may receive your shipment if:
- 1the declared value of the shipment is less than 30,000 ₴
- 2in the branch, the recipient can tell the SMS code that will be sent to you via SMS or in the application
By the link, we have collected for you a complete list of conditions for receiving a shipment by a relative or a representative of the recipient.
- Can an individual receive a shipment by the power of attorney
Yes, if the power of attorney is notarized.
- How to receive a shipment to a legal entity
In order to receive shipments with a declared value of less than 30,000 ₴, you must provide:
- 1business customer identification card
- 2phone number and full name of the recepient: the information in the express waybill must match the information on the identification card
In order to receive shipments with a declared value over 30,000 ₴, it is necessary to provide:
- 1the original power of attorney to receive the shipment
- 2a document certifying the identity according to the power of attorney: the original passport of a citizen of Ukraine or of a passport for travel abroad
- Is it possible to receive a money transfer at the branch, including an international transfer
In the branch you may receive:
- 1money transfer across Ukraine
- 2international Western Union and Ria money transfer
- 3cash from the card
You can read the Terms of Financial Services in detail by the link.
- Is it possible to send a parcel with cash on delivery
Yes, the service is provided according to standard conditions.
- Can I receive a parcel from abroad
Yes, you can currently receive shipments from Poland, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Czech Republic and Germany. You can also order and receive a parcel to Ukraine from abroad using Nova Poshta Shopping.
You can view the current list of goods prohibited for shipment by following the link. - Will the receiver be able to get the shipment if his/her name is wrong in the express waybill
Yes, but the sender must change the data in the mobile application, personal account or branch.
If the recipient's phone number is specified without errors, you can receive a shipment with a declared value of up to 30,000 ₴:- 1by barcode in the mobile application
- 2by the SMS code that the recipient will receive at the moment of delivery
- My shipment was not delivered in full. Can I get a part already delivered and not wait for everything else to be delivered
Yes, when you receive a part of the shipment, we will note in the express waybill which parts of the shipment have not yet been received. But when you receive the first part of the cargo, you have to pay for the delivery in full.
- Can I inspect the shipment before I pick it up
Yes, but only in the branch or when delivered by courier. It is not possible to check the parcel when it is received at the parcel locker.
- Can the receiver refuse to pay for the delivery of the shipment if the inspected goods are not suitable
Yes, in this case you will not pay for delivery.
- Is it possible to check the weight of the shipment upon receipt
Yes. The worker carries out a check weighing: if the weight deviates, he draws up a record of the weight deviation and calculates the cost of the delivery.
The service is free of charge. - How a sender can get a return delivery
It is necessary to indicate the express waybill (EW) number of the return, which has been communicated to you by the recipient. Or - the EW number, by which you made the shipment.
Receipt of backward delivery is carried out under the same conditions as receipt of regular shipment. - What are the characteristics and conditions for delivery by courier
Time of delivery of shipments to the address:
- 1for business customers – via the link
- 2for individuals - 9:00-21:00 on weekdays, and by special schedule on weekends
We have compiled detailed information on the delivery conditions to the addresses of natural persons for you via the link.
- If a delivery is ordered by courier but the recipient cannot be reached, how long will the courier try to deliver the shipment
Within 5 working days. After that, the courier will deliver the shipment to the branch nearest to the recipient.
- How is delivery by courier to the legal address carried out, if the recipient is indicated as a natural person in the express waybill
In this case, the courier will deliver the shipment to the gate or the building of the institution. He contacts the recipient 15-30 minutes before arrival. If the recipient doesn't come out to the courier, the shipment will be left at the front desk.
- Can the recipient receive the shipment at the branch if delivery by courier is ordered
Yes. When the courier contacts you to clarify the address and time of receipt of the shipment, tell him that your shipment must be forwarded to the branch you have requested.
This service is available both to the sender and to the recipient within the same city. - Is there a fee for storing the parcel
Yes, there is a fee for storing the parcel.
- How long the shipment is stored for free
For all types of shipments, except pallets - 7 days. Pallets can be stored for free for 3 days.
The day of receipt of the shipment at the recipient's office is not counted. - Can the shipment be stored in the branch for more than 30 working days
If within 30 calendar days the shipment has not been claimed by the recipient or the sender, such shipment is considered unclaimed.
In this case, the responsibility of Nova Post to the sender and the recipient for the preservation of the shipment ceases. Nova Post has the right to handle such items at its own discretion, for example, to dispose of them.
Additional services
- How to change the data about the recipient, the payer in the express waybill, cancel or change the cost of backward delivery
You may change this data:
- 1in the personal account
- 2in the mobile application
- 3in the branch of the sender or recipient
You can get detailed information about data changes by the link.
- If I've requested a pickup from an address but changed my mind about calling a courier, can In cancel the order
Yes, you can cancel your order by calling the contact center at: +38 098 4 500 609; +38 050 4
500 609; +38 093 4 500 609; +38 044 4 500 609. - How to change the address specified in the express waybill
You can order the service 'Forwarding':
- 1in the mobile application
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- 3in the office of the sender's or recipient's branch using an identity document
- Is it possible to order the service Backward Delivery if the shipment has already been sent
Yes, you may order it:
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- 2in the contact center
- 3in the branch office of the sender or recipient
- Does Nova Poshta provide courier delivery services within the same city
Yes, you may order courier delivery within one city at standard tariffs.
- Is it possible to order goods from online stores with delivery by Nova Poshta
Yes, delivery from online stores works. We have collected an up-to-date list of online stores for you by the link.
Cooperation with the company
- How to conclude a contract for non-cash transactions
In order to do this, you need to conclude an agreement on the provision of services for the organization of transportation of shipments.
You can do this:
- 1on the website
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- How to issue a power of attorney to receive a shipment
Current information on the procedure for issuing a power of attorney can be found by the link.
Problem situations with shipment
- What to do if there are problems with the shipment during the delivery process
If the quality of the services offered by Nova Post does not meet your expectations, you can contact them with a complaint.
In order to file a claim for monetary compensation, private clients must:- 1Fill out the claim form
- 2Provide a certified copy of an identity document. The copy is authenticated by the client's own hand in the upper right corner of the letter with the word ‘Copy’, in the lower right corner - with the inscription ‘According to the original’ /Full name/Signature/Date
- 3Provide a copy of the taxpayer's card showing the taxpayer's card registration number from the State Register of Individual Taxpayers (TIN)
- 4Provide a copy of the Delivery acceptance certificate for the item if the contents of the item have been damaged, partially lost or something is missing from the package
In order to file a claim for monetary compensation, business customers must:
- 1File a claim on the form of Nova Post or on your own company letterhead form. Be sure to include the full name of the business or surnamename, name, patronymic, current account number, bank MFO, identification code as per USR data or registration number of the taxpayer's registration card (for individual entrepreneur)
- 2Provide a copy of the authority to sign for authorized persons, a notarized authority to sign for ndividual entrepreneurs
- 3Provide a copy of the Delivery acceptance certificate for the item if the contents of the item have been damaged, partially lost or something is missing from the package
- What is the procedure and terms for consideration of a claim
The examination of claims begins with the delivery of the claim completed in the prescribed manner and the submission of all documents required for this purpose to the representative of Nova Post.
After reviewing the claim, the representative will notify you of the decision via the channel specified in the claim.
The time limit for the examination of a claim depends on the complexity of the claim, but cannot exceed:
- 17 calendar days from the date of receipt of the request - by contacting Nova Post
- 230 calendar days from the date of receipt of the request - by contacting Nova Post Global
- How to find out the status of the claim
- 1at the operator of any branch
- 2with a personal manager if you are a business customer
Mobile application
- How to install the mobile applicationGo to the official application store: Google Play or App Store, enter Nova Post in the search and download the application.
Nova Post in wartime and humanitarian aid
- What is Humanitarian PostHumanitarian Post is a social project of the company, created in 2014. It enables charitable foundations and volunteer organizations to send and receive humanitarian goods at the company's expense in any branch throughout Ukraine.
For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we delivered equipment to medical facilities free of charge. After February 24, the Humanitarian Post was transformed into a separate division of Nova Post. - How to send humanitarian aid in Ukraine