Metrc (Nevada) Bulletin NV_IB_0111 announces a new expedited shipping feature for Metrc tag orders, effective 05/26/2026. This article explains what changed in the Metrc tag-order workflow, what shipping speeds are now available, how pricing is calculated, and what this means for day-to-day cannabis compliance operations that depend on timely tag receipt.
Bulletin overview (NV_IB_0111)
Bulletin number: NV_IB_0111
Distribution date: 05/22/2026
Effective date: 05/26/2026
Subject: Expedited Shipping Available for Tag Orders
Contact point: Metrc Support
Reason: Metrc added expedited shipping speed options for tag orders so facilities can choose faster delivery when needed.
What changed in Metrc: shipping speed selection for tag orders
Metrc updated the tag-order process to include a shipping-speed selection during the “New Tag Order” workflow. When placing a tag order, users will see an option to choose a shipping speed before finalizing the order.
After selecting the shipping-speed option, Metrc displays the available shipping methods so the facility can choose the delivery speed that matches operational urgency (for example, upcoming harvest/packaging events or onboarding a new room that will require immediate tagging).
Available Metrc tag shipping types (Ground and Expedited)
Metrc now supports multiple shipping speeds for tag orders, including expedited options.
• Next Day: Estimated 1 business day in transit
• Two-Day: Estimated 2 business days in transit
• Ground: Estimated 3–5 business days in transit
Because tag inventory is a hard dependency for compliant operations (plants, packages, and many workflows cannot proceed without valid tags), this change gives Nevada licensees more flexibility to prevent operational downtime.
How pricing works: “Calculate Total” for expedited tag shipping
Once a shipping speed is selected, Metrc allows the user to click Calculate Total to view the updated order pricing that reflects the chosen expedited method (if applicable). After confirming the updated total, the user proceeds through the normal tag-order steps to submit the order.
Operationally, this means teams can make a real-time cost-versus-urgency decision inside Metrc rather than discovering shipping constraints after the order is placed.
Practical implications for Nevada cannabis operations
Reducing compliance risk from tag shortages
Tag shortages can quickly create compliance and workflow bottlenecks, especially when facilities need to create new plant tags, package and label finished goods, or respond to unexpected increases in production volume. Expedited shipping provides a mitigation option when tag inventory runs low.
Supporting time-sensitive production and transfer schedules
Many cannabis businesses build production plans around specific packaging dates, delivery windows, and transfer schedules. Faster tag shipping can help facilities keep production moving when timelines change or when tag usage outpaces forecasting.
Budgeting and internal controls
Because expedited shipping can increase costs, Nevada operators should align internal purchasing controls with this new flexibility (for example, restricting who can select Next Day shipping, or requiring managerial approval for expedited choices) while still ensuring compliance continuity.
Related compliance tooling: labels and Metrc Retail ID alignment
Accurate labeling is often the next operational step after tag availability, particularly for packaged inventory destined for retail. DistruLabels is a 100% free tool for creating compliant packaging and retail labels, and it can help teams maintain consistency with Metrc Retail ID expectations by producing clean, standardized labels that match inventory identifiers and packaging data used in regulated workflows.
For larger multi-department or multi-site operators who need broader operational coordination beyond labeling, DistruERP is Distru’s comprehensive Cannabis ERP platform designed for end-to-end supply chain management, helping align purchasing, production, inventory, sales, and compliance execution.
Where to get help from Metrc
If you need assistance with tag ordering, shipping selection, or troubleshooting, Metrc directs users to its support and training resources.
Metrc Support
Support portal: https://support.metrc.com
Phone: 877-566-6506
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. ET–10 p.m. ET
Hours: Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. ET
Hours: Sunday, voicemail or portal only
Metrc notes that first-time portal access generally requires a username (established when logging in), the state selection, a facility license number, and a valid email to set a password.
Metrc Learn (training)
Metrc Learn provides on-demand training on system functionality to improve user proficiency and workflow efficiency. It can be accessed directly or via the Support drop-down within Metrc, with registration required for new users.
Metrc Expert (in-app knowledge base)
Metrc Expert is accessible inside Metrc through the widget icon in the lower right corner and provides step-by-step guides and searchable help content.
Metrc state resources
Metrc also references its main site for state partner pages and additional training links: https://www.metrc.com
