What does it mean when it says certified mail?

Certified Mail provides the sender with a mailing receipt and electronic verification that an article was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made.

How do I see the signature for certified mail?

To get a copy of your Electronic Return Receipt Signature, Log in to your Certified Mail Labels account, then navigate to Reports –> Summary Tracking Report. Select “Delivered” from the drop-down and click “Search.” Click the “View” link under the RRE column to open/view/print your Return Receipt Electronic Signature.

Can certified mail be delivered without signature?

The post person can’t leave certified mail without a signature. If no one is home to receive it, the postal worker will leave a note that a delivery attempt was made. USPS only makes one delivery attempt. After that, the carrier returns the letter or package to the nearest post office.

How many stamps do I need for certified mail?

How much does USPS certified mail cost? USPS certified mail costs $3.55, in the addition to the postage needed to mail your item. If you want to add a return receipt, that is an additional $2.85 for a mail receipt or $1.70 for email.

Do I use my own envelope for certified mail?

Yes, but it cannot be sent through your own mailbox. It has to be sent through one of the big boxes you would see on the street. Can certified mail be sent to a post office address?

Can certified mail be delivered without a signature?

Does certified mail require a signature?

Certified Mail is a special USPS service that provides the person sending the mailpiece with an official receipt showing proof the item was mailed. When the mailpiece is delivered, the mail carrier requires a signature from the recipient. That signature is stored in the USPS database for a period of 2 years.

Does certified mail have tracking?

Certified mail includes a tracking number so you can check its location. This mail type goes with a USPS tracking number you can enter on the official USPS website to check certified mail and its location. It’s an additional benefit that enhances the control over mailing delivery.