Cost certified mail return receipt
The cost of a certified mail return receipt can vary depending on the type of service and the weight of the item being mailed. Here are the current rates for certified mail with return receipt requested in the United States:
Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested (Form 3811)
- For First-Class Mail:
- Up to 1 oz: $3.95
- 1 oz to 2 oz: $4.35
- 2 oz to 3 oz: $4.75
- 3 oz to 3.5 oz: $5.15
- For Priority Mail:
- Up to 1 lb: $6.95
- 1 lb to 2 lbs: $7.45
- 2 lbs to 3 lbs: $8.15
- 3 lbs to 3.5 lbs: $8.65
- For Priority Mail Express:
- Up to 1 lb: $14.95
- 1 lb to 2 lbs: $16.45
- 2 lbs to 3 lbs: $17.95
- 3 lbs to 3.5 lbs: $19.45
Additional Fees
- Return receipt fee: $1.45 (for all classes of mail)
- Signature confirmation fee: $1.45 (for Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express only)
Total Cost
To calculate the total cost, add the cost of certified mail with return receipt requested to the additional fees:
- For First-Class Mail: $3.95 (certified mail) + $1.45 (return receipt) = $5.40
- For Priority Mail: $6.95 (certified mail) + $1.45 (return receipt) + $1.45 (signature confirmation) = $9.85
- For Priority Mail Express: $14.95 (certified mail) + $1.45 (return receipt) + $1.45 (signature confirmation) = $17.85
Please note that these rates are subject to change, and you should check with the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the most up-to-date information.