--- title: Send as an Individual description: Learn how to ship as an individual using ShipSmart, with simple guidance to create and track your shipments. --- [Skip to content](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/ship-as-an-individual#main-content) - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/ship-as-an-individual) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/envía-como-persona-física) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/envie-como-pessoa-física) English Show submenu for translations ![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg) Open main navigation Close main navigation - - [English](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/ship-as-an-individual) - [Español](https://help.shipsmart.global/es/knowledge-base/envía-como-persona-física) - [Português](https://help.shipsmart.global/pt/knowledge-base/envie-como-pessoa-física) English Show submenu for translations Ajuda? ¿Ayuda? 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[How to Create a Shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#how-to-create-a-shipment) February 10, 2026 # Send as an Individual ## This article will help you complete the shipping process if you are doing it as an individual.   [Once you follow the general instructions to create your shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/how-to-create-a-shipment?hsLang=en), you will see the following screen: ![](https://likeable-tungsten-8fd.notion.site/image/https%3A%2F%2Fprod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae%2Fc4ed574e-e6f5-484e-b46b-fdb28f0b5ca2%2FUntitled.png?table=block&id=c2b4651e-acf3-42de-98e0-f584198ff941&spaceId=96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae&width=2000&userId=&cache=v2)![](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae/c4ed574e-e6f5-484e-b46b-fdb28f0b5ca2/Untitled.png) The sender's information (your details) is automatically filled in, but you can modify it if you wish. Then, there are only 3 steps left to finalize: ### **1. Complete the recipient's information** Select **"Individual"** or **“Business”** and enter the recipient's name, email, and phone number. If you have it, provide the personal identification number in the "Federal Tax ID" field. Remember, these fields are optional! ![](https://likeable-tungsten-8fd.notion.site/image/https%3A%2F%2Fprod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae%2Fb83d4cff-23ed-46c9-bd1d-93a3805ddaec%2FUntitled.png?table=block&id=4ae1a902-4ed3-4948-b88e-02daa07995a6&spaceId=96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae&width=2000&userId=&cache=v2)![](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae/b83d4cff-23ed-46c9-bd1d-93a3805ddaec/Untitled.png) ### **2. Specify the purpose of the shipment** Specify the type of shipment and include the invoice details if you wish. Note that the invoice is optional for shipments between individuals. For these cases, an [individual's declaration is automatically generated and must be signed by the sender](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/print-your-shipment-documentation?hsLang=en). ![](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae/a682177e-0e87-4435-ab29-909a3bfb88f0/a78e0d33-84b1-444f-91ec-f4e36cf66012.png)![](https://likeable-tungsten-8fd.notion.site/image/https%3A%2F%2Fprod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae%2Fa682177e-0e87-4435-ab29-909a3bfb88f0%2Fa78e0d33-84b1-444f-91ec-f4e36cf66012.png?table=block&id=f586cc50-abd5-4147-ba41-56c444013260&spaceId=96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae&width=2000&userId=&cache=v2) If you want to save the address for future use, you can click on **"Save Address"** and give it a name. This way, you won't have to fill it out every time you create a shipment! ### **3. Complete your shipment** See a detailed summary of your shipment and proceed with the payment. ![](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae/4ed7fc31-984a-4cca-a23c-efe9019642f0/Untitled.png)![](https://likeable-tungsten-8fd.notion.site/image/https%3A%2F%2Fprod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2F96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae%2F4ed7fc31-984a-4cca-a23c-efe9019642f0%2FUntitled.png?table=block&id=c00d8caf-c968-4f11-adfa-7d0538cd6388&spaceId=96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae&width=2000&userId=&cache=v2) Once the [payment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/available-payment-options?hsLang=en) is completed, you will be able to access the [documentation](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/configure-the-documents?hsLang=en), schedule the [pickup](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/shipment-pickup?hsLang=en) of the package and [track your shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/how-to-track-your-shipment?hsLang=en). ![](https://prod-files-secure.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/96b737a4-662e-47fd-bb4b-45bb47a994ae/cb9b0471-0032-4c81-a31e-1ad3772f886c/278f4ba7-9daf-4ece-9f16-5db3b842eb25.png) **Recommended Articles:** - [The Importance of Insurance](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/the-importance-of-insurance?hsLang=en) - [Package Pickup](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/shipment-pickup?hsLang=en) - [How to Track Your Shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/how-to-track-your-shipment?hsLang=en) - [Print Your Shipment Documentation](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/print-your-shipment-documentation?hsLang=en) - [Welcome to ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/welcome-to-shipsmart?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Create Your ShipSmart Account](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/welcome-to-shipsmart?hsLang=en#create-your-shipsmart-account) - [First Steps](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#main-content) - [How to Create a Shipment](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#how-to-create-a-shipment) - [Print Your Shipment Documentation](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/first-steps?hsLang=en#print-your-shipment-documentation) - [Achieve More with ShipSmart](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Configure the Invoice](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-the-invoice) - [Configure Your Preferences](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#configure-your-preferences) - [Channels and Campaigns](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/achieve-more-with-shipsmart?hsLang=en#channels-and-campaigns) - [Tax Guide](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/tax-guide?hsLang=en) - [Integrations Manual](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Bling](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#bling) - [Magento](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#magento) - [Shopify](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#shopify) - [WooCommerce](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#woocommerce) - [Nuvem Shop](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#nuvem-shop) - [Vnda](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#vnda) - [VTEX](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/integrations-manual?hsLang=en#vtex) - [Shipping management](https://help.shipsmart.global/en/knowledge-base/shipping-management?hsLang=en) [![logo\_shipsmart\_2024 branco](https://help.shipsmart.global/hubfs/logo_shipsmart_2024%20branco.svg "logo_shipsmart_2024 branco")](https://shipsmart.global/pt/) Copyright © 2026, ShipSmart Global