# Create Shipment Label

Creates a shipping label. The `labelData` field returned in the response is a base64 encoded PDF value. You can decode and save the output as a PDF file to retrieve a printable label.

> **IMPORTANT**
### Active Manual Store Required
You must have at least one [active Manual Store](https://help.shipstation.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405471663899) on your ShipStation account to create labels with this endpoint.
If you deactivated the Manual Store your ShipStation account initially came with, you must activate one. Otherwise, if you try to create labels with this endpoint, you will see a 500 error that reads, *"Object reference not set to an instance of an object."*


**Required fields:**

- `carrierCode` - Carrier to use (e.g., "fedex", "ups", "stamps_com")
- `serviceCode` - Shipping service (e.g., "fedex_ground", "usps_priority_mail")
- `packageCode` - Package type (e.g., "package", "flat_rate_envelope")
- `shipDate` - Date the shipment will be shipped
- `weight` - Package weight
- `shipFrom` - Origin address
- `shipTo` - Destination address


## Related Resources

- [Address Model](/apis/shipstation-v1/docs/models/address)
- [Weight Model](/apis/shipstation-v1/docs/models/weight)
- [Dimensions Model](/apis/shipstation-v1/docs/models/dimensions)
- [Get Rates](/apis/shipstation-v1/docs/shipments/get-rates)