Published amounts
| Carrier and charge | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Delivery Confirmation — Signature Required | $7.20 | $7.70 | $8.40 Pending verificationReported by one summary only (D’Arrigo Consulting). |
| FedEx Direct Signature Required | $7.15 | $7.60 | $8.15 |
| FedEx Indirect Signature Required | $7.15 | $7.60 | $8.05 |
| UPS Delivery Confirmation — Adult Signature Required | $8.70 | $9.35 | $10.25 Pending verificationReported by one summary only (D’Arrigo Consulting). |
| FedEx Adult Signature Required | $8.65 | $10.00 | $10.60 |
UPS periods: 2025 (in effect through Dec. 21, 2025) — UPS source
2026 (Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026) — UPS source
2027 (from Dec. 21, 2026) — UPS source
FedEx periods: 2025 (in effect through Jan. 4, 2026) — FedEx source
2026 (Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027) — FedEx source
2027 (from Jan. 4, 2027) — FedEx source
Why it exists
A signature requirement adds time at the door and may need a second attempt.
Carrier terminology
- UPS: Delivery Confirmation — Signature Required, Commercial Signature Required, Adult Signature Required.
- FedEx: Direct Signature Required, Indirect Signature Required, Adult Signature Required.
The charges are compared side by side but are not assumed to be identical. Definitions and services differ.
Qualification rules
Shipper-selected per package. FedEx has an indirect option with no direct UPS equivalent in the documents reviewed.
Fuel surcharge treatment
| UPS | Yes Listed as “Delivery Confirmation: Signature Required, Adult Signature Required”. |
| FedEx | Yes |
Demand surcharge treatment
None.
How it stacks with other charges
Independent of other charges.
Negotiation considerations
- Signature options are commonly discounted; check whether the discount covers adult signature.
General considerations only, not benchmarks or a promise of any discount.
Operational ways to reduce exposure
- Use signature only where order value or regulation requires it.
Change history
- Nov. 16, 2026 · UPS: UPS Protected Delivery launches
Frequently asked
How much is adult signature in 2026?
UPS $9.35 and FedEx $10.00 per package.