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Shipping Representative

Configure your shipping representative details for accurate customs documentation and carrier compliance.

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What is a Shipping Representative?

A shipping representative is the person or entity responsible for the shipment. This information is required for customs documentation and may be required by certain carriers for compliance purposes.

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Setting Up Your Shipping Representative

  1. Navigate to Settings in your SimpliSent dashboard
  2. Select “Account Settings” from the menu
  3. Click on “Shipping Representative”
  4. Fill in the required information:
    • Full legal name
    • Contact information
    • Address details
    • Identification numbers (if applicable)

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Required Information

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Personal Details

  • Full legal name
  • Phone number
  • Email address

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Address Information

  • Street address
  • City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code
  • Country

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Business Information (if applicable)

  • Business name
  • Tax ID or EIN
  • Business registration number

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Why This Matters

Having accurate shipping representative information ensures:
  • Customs compliance for international shipments
  • Proper documentation for all carriers
  • Legal compliance with shipping regulations
  • Faster processing of your shipments

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Updating Your Information

You can update your shipping representative details at any time:
  1. Go to Settings > Account Settings > Shipping Representative
  2. Make your changes
  3. Save the updated information
Important: Changes to shipping representative information may take up to 24 hours to reflect in your shipping labels and documentation.