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For FedEx deliveries, do I need to sign something? [I Ordered Something]

Update: I got my package, yay!
Wow, those are some interesting stories. Thank you all for your help and for sharing your stories. I thought they were cool but most importantly I hope that everyone got their packages and everyone will get theirs. :)
The deliverer didn’t knock OR ring my doorbell despite leaving a note out on the door. Lol
They put it in the center of the porch LOL. But it was cool they bought it and placed it there and everything is so cool how things process and that takes quite amount of time depending on what it is. Anyways, thank you all so much again, have a lovely day!


Hi, I ordered something online via a store but when my tracking site for FedEx says “Out for Delivery” and been on the FedEx truck since 5:34 am, how long do I need to wait? It is 7:49am and I woke up at 7:00am. I checked but nothing there yet. It says still “Out for Delivery”. I’m nervous. I checked online to see if I need to sign, so do I need to? I’m home so does that package require my signature at expected time when they drop it off to my door or do they just leave it there? I have school online at 8am that’s why I’m asking so when I hear a knock or doorbell, I know they are outside, and since I’m a young adult almost 19 years old, do they require my signature since I am really the person who ordered the item online? I paid for it via my VISA card. Do they require someone to sign my package item? I have a pen ready in my hand just IN CASE. Thank you all so sooo much for your help!

edit: Online sites say FedEx requires signature for every package they deliver. And they have more information on that. I’m on the timid side and am nervous if I need to talk. Plus, there is still COVID out there. I have my mask ready as well lol Hope I’m not overdoing it since Im nervous xD Yes it is my first time doing this

edit2: Is it alright if I am outside when my package arives? Will they ask me anything or name of person to sign? I’m almost 19 (still 18 this month) but is it okay if an adult (or considered adult by U.S standards) signs their own package thing?
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SW-User
They don't have you sign, as others have stated.

If you're tracking it and it still says "out for delivery" it means your package is still on the truck. As Mamapolo suggests, put a note on the door asking them to ring your doorbell when they deliver it so you know it's outside.

FYI, you might not get a delivery until the afternoon. It all depends upon the amount of packages and the driver's route. Only become concerned if it says "delivered" and the package isn't there.
Pretzel · 61-69, M
@SW-User and I think they prioritize businesses over residential deliveries too - we normally get ours in the afternoon.