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The Christmas rush is upon us, whether you’re just starting your shopping or sending cards and gifts to loved ones far away.

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And if you’re planning on shipping any gifts through the mail, especially if you’re planning to use courier service UPS, it might be a good idea to build in some extra time when heading to the store because you might be line longer to meet new security requirements.

UPS has announced that it will now require customers shipping packages from retail shipping locations to present a government-issued photo ID before a package can be sent.

The new requirement only applies to those customers who do not already have a pre-printed shipping label attached to packages.

“Since retail centres experience a significant increase in business from occasional shippers during the busy holidays, this enhancement adds a prudent step in our multi-layered approach to security,” Pat Stanghieri, vice-president of marketing, UPS Canada, said in a statement.