Extra services can
provide additional protection and peace of mind.
| Express
Mail |
Receipt
provided at time of mailing |
Insured
Mail ($100 coverage included, more can be added) |
Date
and time of delivery provided
Signature of receipt available upon request |
| Priority
Mail |
Certificate
of Mailing |
Insured
Mail
Registered Mail |
Certified
Mail
Delivery Confirmation
Signature Confirmation
Registered Mail |
| First-Class
Mail |
Certificate
of Mailing |
Insured
Mail
Registered Mail |
Certified
Mail
Delivery Confirmation*
Signature Confirmation*
Registered Mail |
Parcel
Post
Media Mail |
Certificate
of Mailing |
Insured
Mail |
Delivery
Confirmation*
Signature Confirmation* |
|
* For packages only.
Forms and labels for extra services are available in
your Post Office lobby or from your rural letter carrier.
Most extra services provide proof of mailing.
Certificate of Mailing
Provides evidence of mailing. $1.10
Certified Mail™
Provides proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery
or attempted delivery. $2.70  
Return Receipt can be added to confirm delivery. Delivery information
is available by hard copy or online. $2.20 extra  or $1.00
Insured Mail
Provides coverage against loss or damage up to $5,000.
Fee based on value of item. Starts at $1.70
For items insured for more than $200, Return Receipt can be added to confirm
delivery. $2.20 extra or $1.00
Registered Mail™
Provides maximum security. Includes proof of mailing at time of mailing and
the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery.
Insurance can be added up to $25,000. Fee based on value of item. Starts at
$10.00
Return Receipt can be added to confirm delivery. $2.20 extra or $1.00
Delivery Confirmation™
Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery.
Free when you print Priority Mail postage from www.usps.com. $0.65-$0.75
Signature Confirmation™
Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery and the name of
the person who signed for the item. You can request a printed copy of the signature.
$2.20
$1.80 when you print Priority Mail postage from www.usps.com.
Return Receipt
Provides a postcard or electronic notification with the date of delivery and
recipient signature.
Restricted Delivery
Restricted Delivery confirms that only a specified person, or
authorized agent, will receive a piece of mail. This service costs $4.30 and
is available only if you also purchase Certified Mail, Insured Mail (over $200), COD, or
Registered Mail.
Most indemnity claims for Insured, COD, Registered Mail, or
Express Mail can be filed at any Post Office or online. For more information
go to your local Post Office or visit www.usps.com.
Many of these extra services are available for international
mail.
Delivery information is available online or by calling
1·800·222·1811. |
