Ripped off

As the USPS site plainly says the box and shipping materials may be requested later.

Forget doing it locally because it will slow down the process. You can innate the claim on line and have the ability to log in to see what is going on.

"Not only will you be able to start your claim immediately, you’ll be able to check its status along the way."

I think you meant INITIATE.

Thank you.
The Spelling Nazis