Can someone else sign for certified mail

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), yes, someone else can sign for certified mail on behalf of the addressee. This is known as "signature upon request" or "signature of another person."

Here are the details:

1. The addressee (the person the mail is addressed to) must give permission in writing for someone else to sign for the certified mail.
2. The person signing for the addressee must provide identification, such as a driver's license or passport, to the postal carrier or at a post office.
3. The signature of the person signing for the addressee must be witnessed by the postal carrier or a postal employee.
4. The USPS will record the signature of the person signing for the addressee on the certified mail receipt.

It's important to note that the USPS requires the addressee's permission in writing for someone else to sign for certified mail. This is to ensure that the addressee is aware of and agrees to the alternative signature arrangement.

If you need to have someone else sign for certified mail on your behalf, you can provide written permission to the USPS or the postal carrier. You can also use a power of attorney or a notarized letter to authorize someone else to sign for you.

Remember to always keep a record of the signed receipt and any other relevant documentation to prove that the certified mail was delivered and signed for.