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How to Get Back Issues of The Washington Post

This information is provided to you for ordering back copy issues of the Washington Post. Papers are payable in advance by mail only, if check or money order accompanies your request.

The cost of either a Sunday or Daily newspaper is $10.00, per copy which includes postage and handling anywhere in the United States. All International shipments are $30.00 per copy to cover the cost of International postage and handling fees.

The Washington Post Back Copy Department receive a limited supply of papers per day. Subject to availability. You may request up to 10 copies per date to one address.


  • We maintain issues six months prior to today's date. Final DC/MD edition only!
  • Back copies may be obtained by mail only if check or money order accompanies your request. You must supply the date of newspaper.
  • Please include your daytime telephone number.
  • We do not provide and article search service
  • We do not accept Credit Card payments at this time.
  • We will provide next day service with your Company's Fedex, UPS or International DHL account number when it is expressed to us in writing.

You should receive your newspaper(s) within three weeks or less.

Please mail your request with payment and any questions or concerns to:

The Washington Post
Back Copy Department
1150 15th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20071
Effective June 29th 2009 the Front Counter will no longer be open for business to walk-in customers and will no longer accept cash payments for advertisements or newspapers. Single copies of each day's newspaper will continue to be available in the vending machines outside the building

To listen to general information please call the Back Copy Department at 202 334-7239.




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