Certified mail without return receipt

Certified mail without a return receipt is a type of mail service offered by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that provides proof of mailing and delivery, but does not include a return receipt.

Here's how it works:

  1. You send a letter or package via certified mail, which is tracked and recorded by the USPS.
  2. The USPS provides you with a receipt that serves as proof of mailing.
  3. The mailpiece is delivered to the recipient, and the USPS records the delivery.
  4. However, the USPS does not provide a return receipt to the sender, which means you will not receive confirmation of receipt from the recipient.

Certified mail without a return receipt is often used in situations where you want to ensure that the mailpiece is delivered, but you don't need to know whether the recipient has signed for it. This can be useful for sending important documents, such as bills or notices, where you want to ensure that they are received, but you don't need to confirm receipt.

Some benefits of certified mail without a return receipt include:

However, keep in mind that certified mail without a return receipt does not provide the same level of confirmation as certified mail with return receipt, which requires the recipient to sign for the mailpiece and return the receipt to the sender. If you need to confirm receipt of a mailpiece, certified mail with return receipt may be a better option.