Last reviewed: 2026-09-17
Pakistan Post Registered Parcel: Booking & Tracking Guide
Registered post and registered parcels give you a receipt as proof of posting, tracking and a record of delivery. This guide explains how registration works, how to pack your item and how to track it online.
Ordinary Post vs Registered Post: The Main Differences
Many people wonder why some documents should go by registered post instead of ordinary mail. The main differences are proof, tracking and a delivery record:
- Posted in a letterbox or at a counter.
- No booking receipt for the sender.
- No barcode, so it cannot be tracked online.
- Delivered to the letterbox, usually without a signature.
- Handed in at a post office counter.
- You get a printed receipt with a barcode number.
- Can be tracked as it moves through post offices on
ep.gov.pk. - Delivery is recorded, usually with the receiver’s signature.
- Ask at the counter about weight limits for registered parcels.
- Ask at the counter whether you can insure a valuable parcel.
Proof of Posting and the Acknowledgment Due (AD) Card
Registered post gives you a receipt that shows you sent the item. Many offices and institutions accept this receipt as proof that you posted something. Check with the office you are dealing with.
The Acknowledgment Due (AD) Card
For important documents, you can ask for the Acknowledgment Due (AD) service for an extra fee. You fill in an AD card with your own address and attach it to the item. When it is delivered, the receiver signs the card, and it is posted back to you as proof of delivery.
Tracking Your Registered Item Online
Every registered item gets its own number when you book it. Here is how to follow it:
- Check your receipt: Find the number printed near the barcode on your booking receipt.
- Search on ep.gov.pk: Go to the tracking website, type the full number and search.
- Follow the updates: As the item moves, you may see updates such as ’Item Bagged’, ’RMS Transit’ and ’Received at Delivery Office’.
- Check delivery: The last scan shows it was delivered, or that a notice slip was left at the address.
Packing and Booking at the Counter
Counter staff may check registered parcels before they accept them. These tips help:
Use a strong box or cloth wrapping, and tie or tape it well so it survives handling in mail bags.
Seal all joins well, so nobody can open the parcel without it showing.
Write both addresses clearly in permanent ink, with the right postcodes.
What Happens if Registered Mail Cannot Be Delivered?
Registered mail is not just left at the door. If nobody is at home:
- The postman leaves a notice slip to tell you a registered item is waiting.
- The item is kept at the local delivery post office for a period. Ask the post office how long.
- You can collect it at the post office counter with the notice slip and your CNIC.
- If nobody collects it, it is marked with the reason and sent back to the sender.