Postal markings were introduced in the 1760s but these were largely undated. A public mail service did not operate until 1808-9. Britain and France recognized the sovereignty of Haiti in 1825. A packet agency was established at Jacmel before 1840. British PAs were established at Jacmel in March 1866 and Port-au-Prince in June 1869. Both closed in 1881. British stamps were authorized for use in 1869 and were obliterated E53 (Portau-Prince) or C59 (Jacmel). French PAs at Cap Haitien and Port-au-Prince used French stamps from 1865 and 1876 respectively. These were closed in June 1881. Haiti issued its own adhesive stamps on 1 July 1881, the day that the republic joined the UPU.

Republic was torn by political strife in the early part of the 20th century and in July 1915 American troops were sent to the island. American troops remained until August 1934 and the US maintained control of the revenue until 1947.

Postmarks have been recorded from less than 40 offices since Haiti took charge of its own affairs.