Mail return
You're referring to a "Return Mail" or "Undeliverable Mail"!
Return mail, also known as undeliverable mail, is mail that cannot be delivered to its intended recipient due to various reasons such as:
- Incorrect or incomplete address
- Recipient has moved and left no forwarding address
- Recipient has passed away
- Mail is damaged or illegible
- Recipient is not accepting mail at their current address
When mail is returned to the sender, it's usually marked with a "Return to Sender" or "Undeliverable" stamp. The sender may then choose to:
- Resend the mail to the correct address
- Update their mailing list with the correct address
- Dispose of the returned mail
- Use the returned mail as a reminder to update their records
In the digital age, return mail can also refer to emails that bounce back due to invalid or non-existent email addresses.