I went here in 1999 for notary services, and left completely dissatisfied. But, I like to give some places another chance - and I've been pleased. For shipping service, I found them helpful for the times I've had to ship something UPS rather than USPS. Last Monday, I went for notary service. Overall, the experience was fine. But, an issue popped up that has happened before: the form I was given to use with the notary was not "worded correctly" so I had to make a choice between two supplemental forms. One form is used to verify the signature belongs to who is says it belongs to, the other is to swear that the information on the form is correct. You could be asked this question and frankly - notaries are really no help in deciding which form because YOU have to say which form. If you can....figure out what is really being notarized (your signature or the truthfulness of the information) before you go in case you are asked. I was glad that hubby met me up there after work as soon as he could get there, because a line of people came in after us also needing notary service (we got there about 4:40pm - and there were 2 notaries on duty - which I thought was good). We needed three signatures notarized. I think it took about 20-30 minutes for the whole process, which isn't too bad. What I didn't like, and this really isn't their fault is that this South Park looking couple (who the heck wears a woolen cap on a hot day?) came in and stood right up against our backs almost the entire time. I could feel the dude breathing on my neck and shoulder. Most documents that need to be notarized are of a private and/or legal nature and I don't particularly like someone looking over my shoulder trying to read my personal stuff. I must note that has been the ONLY time in my adult life that I did not make a scene when someone invaded my personal space. For that....they are lucky because I get all Ninja-Xena on people. I have been known to start swinging my purse around to declare my personal bubble and will hit people with it until they get out of my frickin' bubble. Sometimes, if I'm not totally red-lined, I will ask them to back-off, but that time frame is about 3 seconds before I go crazy. Plus, the older I get, the less patience I have with inconsiderate people. The only things that kept me from going nuts were: 1. My husband was there giving me that "oh Jesus, please don't do it" look, and 2. The girl doing the notarizing was nervous enough with the long line that was forming and I didn't want to scare her. It would be most helpful if there was some PRIVATE spot in the shop where notarizations can take place. I could be back for more notarizing and you really don't want to see me go WWF on another customer for invading my space. read more

I had a mailbox here cause I thought it was a good idea since the ups store excepts deliveries from all carries as opposed to usps that only accepts their mail. The problem with this is that everytime I got something (which is several times a month) that I needed to pick up from the counter it tooks 20-30 minutes to retrieve! There is no assemblance of a line or a queue and every single time I went in there there was always 2-3 customers that took 15-20 minutes each. This last time I was there the manager literally spent 25 minutes talking to this one customer about postcard cardstock while the whole store was crowded. Also there is no assemblance of a line and peole that just walk in seem to walk up to the counter and cut everyone off randomly.there should be a pickup drop off line and special services line to expedite the process. So glad my 6 months was up and I was finally able to cancel my ups box at this location read more

Horrible customer service. Never called about my order when they asked for my contact info to update me. Manager told me I could pay over the phone when my package came back due to a wrong address and ship it right back out. Called in, got turned away by a worker at the store. Called the next day and manager says I have to drive 1hr over to pay in store. Could've just told me I have to pay in store to save me the trouble. read more

SLOOOOOOOW service. I only had to drop off a package, with a prepaid label, but that took nearly 20 minutes! They wouldn't let me just drop it off like other UPS stores have because I needed a receipt. Such a waste of time! read more

I've had to visit other ups stores in the area but I do believe this is the best one. I've never had a problem with customer service; I don't have one complaint. I appreciate how quick the staff is to process my packages. The parking is convenient and I'm always able to park nearby in case I have many packages or a bulky box to carry to the store. There were times when I didn't have packing tape or didn't have time to stick my shipping label on the box. Not only do they always let me have a piece of tape, they usually just tell me they will take care of it and send me on my way! I love when people help me make my busy, crazy life just a little bit easier to handle. Just a heads up, I will have you know that not every ups store is like this. read more

Hi Stopped in to return Some AT&T Equipment today,was in and out in a little while Store Staff ,Are more than Fantastic customer service the same. They have Dog Treats for their customers four pawed family members. Water Bowl would bee nice. I've Tracking numbers and paperwork for the returned items. Any Other shipping needs will drive across town for these services. for sure My package driver in my home area is top notch too He'll drop off packages when i'm home. and not home in a Pre-arranged place. read more

the person helping me was not rude but was not friendly either. Not very helpful. And they charge for printing (already prepaid label) $5.28. My printer at home is not working so i had to email them to print it for me. Last week i had to do the same at fed ex and the fed ex store was super friendly and printed my labels for free. read more

I want to tell the staff thank you and I appreciate your understanding regarding my address change. If I lived closer I would get a box there. If in the future and I am near to you I certainly will get a box and I will tell everyone about your kindness. Peace and Blessings read more

The UPS Store - Shipping Centers Near Me - Castro Valley, California

This is the best UPS Store around! I literally live 3 minutes from the San Leandro store but make the trip to Castro Valley every time. The employees are friendly and efficient and I have never had a bad experience! read more

Its close to Lucky's and where I do laundry. The photocopy is 11 cents per page, the computer usage is $3 minimum, and faxing is $2 per page. And there is a mailbox inside the place. The workers here are friendly and knows what they are talking about. (although might not be great at math) But I love how they will let me break my $20 without buying stuff from them. Saving me from need to carry way too much quarters around for laundry next door. read more

I dont come here often but when I do its usually the same employees. They are nice and fast. Thats all thats really needed at a place like this... read more

I've utilized this store's Notary services a handful of times; often come in when there is quite a wait. This time--not much of a line, fortunately (think the before-work crowd had dissipated)! Cora is pleasant; but was taking phone calls nearly the whole time she was waiting on me (in her favor, I will say she did try to put one of the calls on hold) but then answered another, and was upset that she lost the first caller, until they called back?! I should not be privy to all of this, thank you very much! I had called earlier in the am, got a message, so had to wait to get my Q. answered (as I was not there in person--as it should be)! Once I am there IN PERSON, I come before the calls. Apparently this cordless phone is the business #. So it took double the time it should have to wait on me--she also stopped to help the person at the register with something during (& unrelated to) my transaction. Is some training in order here?!--i.e. tell the co-worker at the register you'll help in just a minute, as you're copying my 2-page doc to send me on my way! Also I didn't feel confident that she was doing my paperwork correctly, as she was distracted by phone calls the entire time. She didn't tell me why she was needing to copy a second form for me--I twice questioned the reason for doing so, when ignored the first time, I walked over to the copier where she was--& asked again! Once I got the 2nd copy, I could see why (the first page didn't have the stamp I expected), but had she just communicated that with me initially, it would have avoided that misunderstanding and frustration! Obviously, if I have to follow you to get an answer to a question, that is some pretty obvious negative feedback. Business owner: please train your staff to give in-person customers the benefit of their undivided attention & courtesy to begin with; leaving more time for to those callers to follow. This is just basic customer service respect. read more

I had 3 USPS packages, all packed with pre-paid labels that I wanted to drop off. I was told I have to pay 1.00 per package to drop off -- it is a "convenience fee" for not having to drive to the post office. The post office doesn't charge the UPS store to pick up the packages and I did all the work in packaging them, putting postage and driving them there so where the "convenience?" Horrible. read more

I was stupid enough to believe the commercials that you could have your items packaged and shipped with accuracy and care from the UPS stores. FAIL. I brought a collection of items intot he store to be boxed and shipped within California - not only has my package NOT arrived at it's destination on the time scheduled - THEY HAVEN'T even handed it over to the UPS truck driver yet! So they have either lost or stolen my package that they were supposed to have had delivered by now. There is nothing that can be said in kindness. I trusted them and have been screwed over - and now my daughter won't have her important items in time for college and the food items in her care package will go bad. read more

I've come here many times to drop off packages that I've prelabeled. Never had any issues, in and out.

I've had a mailbox here for many years. I am always greeted by respectful, professional, friendly and helpful staff that take pride in their work. I've never had a package lost, or broken. They also lend to community by creating intimate relationships with their customers, knowing a bit about them, their family and life events. The culture of customer service is unsurpassed. read more

Came in during pandemic. They allow 3 customers in at a time. All employees had on masks. If you have your package ready then you are in and out. The line moves quickly. read more

I have no idea why the reviews were low for this store. Extremely helpful, caring and attentive staff! Love this place!

terrible customer service - they were supposed to ship back my ATT equipment because they partner with ATT. They couldn't give me a tracking number the same day but promised to email it to me. They never did, even after repeat phone calls. Then ATT claims to not have received the box for 6 weeks. Now I'm wasting hours of my time with Sarah and Cora and get nothing but a runaround and still don't have a tracking number. Time to get the BBB involved read more

I highly suggest finding another UPS store. These guys are so difficult to work with, especially when you have an Amazon return. It's worth driving further away to the Alameda location who have never given me a hard time. read more

Vince is the most efficient and gracious man. I dealt with him for many years at his own store in CV, and now at your store or when he is sometimes at the Hayward store. He is a geat help to my family with Notary services, and was particularly so and very patient with my elderly mother when we needed to bring her in. He is a valuable asset to your business. read more

This buy far has been one of the worst experiences I have ever had when it comes to sending a package, I dropped off my package Saturday morning it is now Wednesday and the package has still not left the store, I am absolutely distraught to think my package is sitting in a store location when it was supposed to have been delivered yesterday I can't believe in the incompetence in the managers of the store for allowing something like this to happen on a worldwide establishment like this and the lady had the nerve to tell me the package did not leave cause they were busy what does them being busy have to do with the packages leaving PLEASE HELP ME MAKE THIS MAKE SENSE, I'm disgusted at this moment with the staff and service as a patron and on a human level, I will never in my life visit this store again and I will share my story with as many people as I can to make sure then never visit this store as well...... read more

Pretty good service sometimes it takes long but the best service is from sarah without her i prob wouldnt go there shes fast and knows what she is talking about read more

If you have hours to wait in line to send a package definitely check this place out maybe do some hiring

Their reviews should be higher. Today was my second time at this UPS, and I was more than satisfied with the service. Each time the staff has been friendly and helpful with me! Excellent customer service overall! read more

This was the first time that I needed to use a fax machine for a very important document prior to my retirement and this store was outstanding in doing this task. Kudos to the lady who patiently tried faxing my documents till it finally went through! read more

Employee literally told us to wait because she was closing up. We arrived 45 minutes before closing. She "needed to leave on time" and had to count-out the till. She tried twice to count all of the money and still couldn't get it right. Just weird. read more

This UPS Store is my "go-to" store for returning packages, for mailing packages, and for notary services. I love their hours, I will forever be thankful that they are open Sunday afternoons!!! Service is fast, the line --if there is a line --- is never longer than 6 people, and they're taken care of promptly! The employees are very friendly and efficient. I was impressed that I could set up an appointment for notary services at 10pm at night, and actually get an appointment at 10am the next day!!! I seldom will post a review, but I think, this store here, deserve to be recognized and be shown some appreciation for the hard work and good work they do. read more

Customer service is not available here. At all. In any way, shape or form. I waited for 20 minutes before the incompetence child behind the counter even thought to address the 8 additional guests waiting in line. After dealing with his gross behavior, I waited an additional 20 minutes. I threw the poor print job on the table and walked out. I was here for a FUNERAL and literally had the simplest of needs. The dude could not be bothered to help a single guest properly. read more

The wait here is ridiculous!!! Today was the last straw though. We walked in to an empty store to get two documents notarized. The one person up front went back to speak to the notary, came back out and said 5 minutes. While she was very polite, we waited for 15 minutes watching the store fill up. When I finally asked again, the notary person was helping another client and totally forgot about us. I was there with my husband and two young girls (4 and 1). Not sure how they didn't notice us standing on the side, documents on the counter, NOT being helped. After we paid, there was no apology for the wait. NEVER going to this store again. read more

Super friendly staff. Called ahead and asked India bout finger printing and they were super nice over the phone and super nice and helpful once we got there. read more

This place is awful. I am standing in the front of the store right now waiting for my order to complete. When I walked in they acted like they were doing me a favor by helping me. For the cost of shipping with them the customer service should be a step up from average..not a few steps below read more

$5 to get a label printed ? Ridiculous!!!!! That's way too much especially for this area!

I visit this store location about twice a month to ship packages fir work. The staff at this UPS store are efficient and friendly. I've never waited more than a few minutes for service and they are always going above and beyond to help me get my shipments out. read more

I avoid this store whenever possible. Every time I go there, the staff is rude and unprofessional. Customer service is clearly not their concern. Shouting at customers to get out, ignoring you while you are standing in line and they are in the back, chatting with each other while helping a customer, the list goes on. read more

Went to drop off my internet products to ups. Staff was very friendly, probably because I had my beautiful German shepherd with me .Thanks for the quick service.. georgie thanks you for the treat you gave her. read more

I just went here to get an I-9 form authorized for a new employer. The woman here told me, "no notary is allowed to notarize an I-9 form in the entire state of California." I was skeptical, so I did a search on the Internet and found that to be an inaccurate statement, because the notary is acting as an authorized agent and signing, not notarizing the I-9. I was about to give up and tell my employer that when I found a notary at the Postal Annex in Hayward by Safeway that completed my I-9 with a friendly attitude. Bad service is one thing, but feeding inaccurate information is a major fail. It could've really screwed me up. I also went here a couple of times before and had a feeling that they were overcharging too, but didn't really think about it. Never going here again. read more

I called in the other day to ask about laminating services, they are a bit pricey but not too bad. I came in to get a business card sized paper document laminated which should have been just $2.00 but since it was "slightly bigger than a business card" she "had to go up to the next price" of the 6"x9" price. Which is completely ridiculous because what I had is NO WHERE NEAR 6"x9". WHEN WE SAY "SLIGHTLY BIGGER" IT WAS PROBABLY NO MORE THAN 1/8 OF A CENTIMETER LARGER THAN WHATEVER THE "REGULAR SIZED BUSINESS CARD" IS. How DARE that old bat be super literal and rude like that. She better be lucky it was just 50 cents or I would have went off on her. Even if it was slightly bigger it was so obviously it was about the size of a business card, not a 6"x9" document. I went home to put it up back to back to business cards and it was basically identical except for the plastic Lamination that makes it slightly larger! THAT LIAR! I'm still considering talking to the manager about it. It's not about the money it's about the principal. read more

As soon as I went in Debbie helped me with my AT&T return making sure that I got my receipt and that everything was appropriately scanned in a timely manner not to mention a great attitude. Thank you so much excellent service in Castro Valley. read more

I walked into the store and got in line at 855am. I was third in line. It was finally my turn at about 934am. I told the female clerk I needed to do the livescan fingerprinting for my job. She said ok then asked the other people in line who had just a drop off. She helped 6 people before coming back to me. It was not 957am. It took her forever to type in my information. She then had trouble rolling my prints. After about 15 mins I said forget it and left. This was a horrible experience and horrible customer service. read more