How to send a letter certified mail return receipt requested
To send a letter certified mail return receipt requested, follow these steps:
- Prepare your letter: Make sure your letter is complete, legible, and properly addressed to the recipient.
- Go to a post office: Take your letter to a post office or a mailbox service center. You can't send certified mail online, so you'll need to visit a physical location.
- Choose the correct service: Inform the postal clerk that you want to send your letter "Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested." This service is also known as "Certified Mail with Return Receipt" or "Certified Mail with Signature Confirmation."
- Pay the fee: The cost of certified mail with return receipt requested is currently $4.05 for the first ounce and $0.20 for each additional ounce. You'll also need to pay for the cost of the letter itself.
- Fill out the form: The postal clerk will provide you with a form to fill out, which includes the recipient's address, your return address, and other information. Make sure to fill out the form accurately and completely.
- Attach the receipt: The postal clerk will attach a receipt to the envelope, which will be signed by the recipient when they receive the letter. This receipt serves as proof of delivery.
- Get a tracking number: The postal clerk will also provide you with a tracking number, which you can use to track the status of your letter online.
- Send the letter: Once you've completed the process, the postal clerk will send your letter on its way.
Tips and Reminders
- Make sure to keep a copy of the letter and the receipt for your records.
- The recipient must sign the receipt to confirm delivery. If they refuse to sign, the letter will be returned to you.
- If the letter is undeliverable, it will be returned to you with a notice explaining the reason.
- Certified mail with return receipt requested is a secure and trackable service, but it's not foolproof. If the recipient doesn't sign the receipt, you may not be able to prove delivery.
Online Tracking
You can track the status of your certified mail with return receipt requested online using the USPS website or the USPS Mobile App. Simply enter the tracking number provided by the postal clerk to see the latest updates on your letter's delivery status.