Can you mail certified to a po box

In the United States, the answer is generally no, you cannot mail certified mail to a PO Box. Here's why:

1. Certified Mail requires a physical address: The United States Postal Service (USPS) requires a physical address to deliver certified mail. PO Boxes are not considered physical addresses, as they are simply a mailbox located at a post office or other designated location.
2. PO Boxes are not eligible for certified mail: According to the USPS, PO Boxes are not eligible for certified mail services, including Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, and Signature Confirmation.

However, there are some exceptions and alternatives:

1. General Delivery: You can use General Delivery to send mail to a PO Box. General Delivery allows you to send mail to a post office, and the recipient can pick it up at that post office. However, this service is not the same as certified mail, and the recipient will not receive a receipt or confirmation of delivery.
2. Private carriers: Some private carriers, such as FedEx and UPS, may offer certified mail services to PO Boxes. However, these services may have different requirements and fees than USPS certified mail.
3. Alternative delivery options: If you need to send certified mail to a PO Box, you may want to consider alternative delivery options, such as using a physical address or a private carrier that offers certified mail services.

It's always a good idea to check with the USPS or the private carrier you plan to use to confirm their policies and procedures for sending certified mail to a PO Box.