Earlier in the year February 9th, 2026 the Postal Service launched the Parcel Delivery Photo Verification Test (PDPV). The test was designed to evaluate an integrated feature in the mobile applications used by letter carriers, allowing them to snap a photo as physical proof of a successful delivery (similar to systems used by Amazon, FedEx, and UPS).
The initial test locations are in areas of Phoenix, AZ, New York, NY, Dallas, TX and Fargo, ND.
The goal is to reduce parcel-related C360 cases, Where is my package (WIMP) customer complaints, Geo-Alerts, integrity issues, and customer delivery disputes.
If successful, hopefully they will begin to roll this out nation-wide.
