Cost to send certified mail
The cost to send certified mail varies depending on the type of service, weight, and destination. Here are the current rates for certified mail services in the United States:
Certified Mail
- Domestic (within the United States):
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $3.35
- Large envelope (1 oz): $3.35
- Flat (1 oz): $3.35
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
- International:
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $3.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $4.55
- Large envelope (1 oz): $3.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $4.55
- Flat (1 oz): $3.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $4.55
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
Certified Mail with Return Receipt
- Domestic (within the United States):
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $5.35
- Large envelope (1 oz): $5.35
- Flat (1 oz): $5.35
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
- International:
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $5.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $6.55
- Large envelope (1 oz): $5.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $6.55
- Flat (1 oz): $5.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $6.55
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
Certified Mail with Restricted Delivery
- Domestic (within the United States):
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $5.35
- Large envelope (1 oz): $5.35
- Flat (1 oz): $5.35
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
- International:
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $5.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $6.55
- Large envelope (1 oz): $5.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $6.55
- Flat (1 oz): $5.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $6.55
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
Certified Mail with Signature Confirmation
- Domestic (within the United States):
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $6.35
- Large envelope (1 oz): $6.35
- Flat (1 oz): $6.35
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
- International:
- Letter-sized (1 oz): $6.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $7.55
- Large envelope (1 oz): $6.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $7.55
- Flat (1 oz): $6.35 + $1.20 (international surcharge) = $7.55
- Additional ounces: $0.20 each
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 rates. Additionally, there may be additional fees for services such as tracking and insurance.