How long does shipping take, and how is it different from production time?
Answered by NameBadge.com · Updated August 2026
Your total delivery time is production time plus shipping transit. Standard production is 5-7 business days (with 24-48 hour rush and same-day production upgrades available), and then orders ship by first-class mail or ground, typically 3-5 business days in transit - sometimes as fast as 1 day if you are close by. You can upgrade to expedited or overnight shipping at checkout.
Two separate clocks decide when your badges arrive: production time (how long we take to make them) plus shipping transit (how long the carrier takes to deliver). Knowing the difference is the key to hitting a deadline.
Production time
- Standard: 5-7 business days after you approve your proof.
- 24-48 hour rush: expedited production for urgent orders.
- Same-day production: available as a paid upgrade when you order by 12:00 PM Eastern.
Shipping transit
- Standard shipping goes by first-class mail or ground - typically 3-5 business days, though it depends on your location (as fast as 1 day if you are near our facility).
- Upgrade anytime - choose expedited or overnight shipping at checkout when you need it faster.
Hitting a hard deadline
To land badges by a specific date, add production speed and shipping speed together - for example, rush production plus overnight shipping. Tell us your in-hands date and we will recommend the right combination: contact us or request a quote. Start your order in the free design tool.
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