Reasons to Send Certified Mail
Certified mail is a service offered by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that allows you to verify a letter or package you sent has been delivered and received. Certified mail can only be sent to locations in the United States and its territories, and to APO/FPO addresses. As of 2009, certified mail service costs $2.80.
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Delivery Tracking
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When you purchase certified mail service, you receive a date-stamped receipt, along with a tracking number you can use to verify delivery.
Confirmation of Receipt
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Unlike delivery confirmation, certified mail verifies the package was received. The postal carrier obtains a signature from someone at the specified address at the time of delivery.
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Timing Importance
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People often choose certified mail when sending legal documents or items for which the date of arrival is essential.
Restricted Delivery Option
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Certified mail can include restricted delivery service if you want to confirm a specific person receives the package and signs for it.
Return Receipt Option
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Another special service available is return receipt, which provides a return postcard with the recipient's signature or an e-mail attachment with an image of the signature.
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