Postal Depot & Encinitas Notary : Your North County Service Hub

Serving San Diego’s North County coastal residents in Encinitas, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Leucadia, Oceanside, Olivenhain, San Elijo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos and Solana Beach.

Since 1986, Postal Depot has been the most trusted local Shipping, Notary, and Mailbox store in the area. We are locally owned, giving us the flexibility our competitors lack.


Why Choose Us?

Shipping Made Simple (and Flexible)

We offer shipping choices the competition can't match. Compare prices and delivery schedules from all major carriers in one place:

  • Authorized Carriers: UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS (Domestic & International).
  • Drop-Offs Welcome: We accept all prepaid drop-off packages for all listed carriers.
  • Expert Packing: Full-service pack-and-ship options at reasonable rates, plus all the supplies you need (bubble wrap, peanuts, boxes of all sizes).
  • No Post Office Lines: Skip the queue and ship with us.

Notary Services On Demand

Need a notary last minute? We’ve got you covered.

  • Always Available: A notary is always on duty during store hours (except the last 30 minutes of the day for closing procedures).
  • No Appointment Needed: Simply walk in; no calling ahead required.

Secure Mailboxes & Business Solutions: Stop package theft and get a professional address.

  • Real Street Address: Get a prestigious street address, not a P.O. Box.
  • Secure Delivery: We accept all carrier packages; never miss a delivery or wait at home again.
  • Notifications: Receive text or email alerts when your mail/packages arrive.
  • Small Business Support: Ask about our Order Fulfillment & Logistics services: we receive inventory, pack it, and ship it for you.

Our Expertise

Our team of professionals brings over 60 years of combined customer service experience. We guarantee five-star service every time.

Postal Depot is a one-stop-shop for dozens of business products and services, handling the "other stuff" you need to succeed.

Ready to get started?

Package Tracking

Package Tracking

Track your shipments here. Simply enter the shipment tracking number to receive up-to-date status and delivery confirmation for your valuable and time-sensitive letters and packages. Our system tracks all packages sent via FedEx, UPS, USPS, and DHL —easy, fast, and accurately.

Store Hours

Today
  • Wed
    Dec 17

    8:30AM
    6:00PM
  • Thu
    Dec 18

    8:30AM
    6:00PM
  • Fri
    Dec 19

    8:30AM
    6:00PM
  • Sat
    Dec 20

    9:30AM
    3:00PM
  • Sun
    Dec 21

    Closed
  • Mon
    Dec 22

    8:30AM
    6:00PM
  • Tue
    Dec 23

    8:30AM
    6:00PM

Carrier Pick-Up Times

Today
  • Carrier
  • Wed
    Dec. 17
  • Thu
    Dec. 18
  • Fri
    Dec. 19
  • Sat
    Dec. 20
  • Sun
    Dec. 21
  • Mon
    Dec. 22
  • Tue
    Dec. 23
  • Express
    Ground
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 1:00PM
    No Pickup
  • No Pickup
    No Pickup
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • Air
    Ground
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 2:00PM
    2:00PM
  • No Pickup
    No Pickup
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • 4:00PM
    4:00PM
  • USPS
  • 9:30AM
  • 9:30AM
  • 9:30AM
  • 10:00AM
  • No Pickup
  • 9:30AM
  • 9:30AM
  • DHL
  • 1:00PM
  • 1:00PM
  • 1:00PM
  • No Pickup
  • No Pickup
  • 1:00PM
  • 1:00PM