Can you forward certified mail
In the United States, certified mail is a type of mail that is tracked and verified by the United States Postal Service (USPS). When you send certified mail, you can request that the USPS forward it to a new address if the original recipient is unable to accept delivery.
Here are the steps to forward certified mail:
- Request a forwarding address: You can request a forwarding address by contacting the USPS Customer Service department or by visiting a local post office. You'll need to provide the original mailing address, the certified mail number, and the new forwarding address.
- Fill out a change of address form: You'll need to fill out a change of address form (PS Form 3575) and attach it to the certified mail piece. You can obtain this form from the USPS website or at a local post office.
- Pay the forwarding fee: There is a fee for forwarding certified mail, which is currently $0.50 per piece. You can pay this fee at a post office or online.
- Submit the certified mail piece: Once you've completed the change of address form and paid the forwarding fee, you can submit the certified mail piece to the USPS.
The USPS will then forward the certified mail piece to the new address. The recipient will receive the mail piece and can sign for it, just like they would with original certified mail.
Important notes:
- The USPS only forwards certified mail pieces that are still in their possession. If the original recipient has already signed for the mail piece, it cannot be forwarded.
- The USPS may not be able to forward certified mail pieces that are damaged or have been returned to the sender.
- The forwarding fee is non-refundable, even if the certified mail piece is not successfully forwarded.