What is a Shipping Representative?
A shipping representative is the person or business responsible for a shipment. This information is required for customs forms and some carriers may not allow international shipments without it.Setting Up Your Shipping Representative
- Navigate to Settings in your SimpliSent dashboard
- Select “Account Settings” from the menu
- Click on “Shipping Representative”
- Enter the required details:
- Name of the person or business
- Contact information
- Address details
- Identification or tax numbers (if applicable)
Required Information
Personal Details
- Business Name
- Full legal name
- Phone number
- Email address
Address Information
- Street address
- City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code
- Country
Why This Matters
Providing accurate shipping representative information ensures:- Customs clearance for international shipments
- Carrier compliance across different providers
- Legal adherence to shipping regulations
- Reduced delays during processing
Updating Your Information
You can update your shipping representative details at any time:- Go to Settings > Account Settings > Shipping Representative
- Make your changes
- Save the updated information