Certificate of Mailing
Provides evidence of mailing. Discounts are available for three or more pieces. $1.10

Certified Mail
Provides proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. $2.70

Collect on Delivery (COD)
Allows the Postal Service to collect the postage and price of an item from the recipient and send it to the mailer. The Postal Service maintains the delivery record. The goods must be ordered by the addressee. Fee starts at $5.25

Delivery Confirmation
Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. $0.65-$0.75
Free when you print Priority Mail postage from Click-N-Ship.

Insured Mail
Provides coverage against loss or damage up to $5,000. Fee based on value of item. Starts at Only $1.70
Proof of mailing is provided for items that are insured for more than $200.

Registered Mail
Provides maximum security. Includes proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. It is the most secure service the Postal Service offers. It incorporates a system of receipts to monitor the movement of the mail from the point of acceptance to delivery. Insurance can be added up to $25,000. Fee based on value of item. Starts at $10.00

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 (more than $200), Registered Mail, or COD.

Return Receipt
Provides a postcard or electronic record with the date of delivery and recipient signature. Must be combined with another extra service. Return Receipt for Merchandise service also is available.
$2.20 extra at time of mailing (received by mail).
$1.00 extra at time of mailing (received electronically).
$4.35 when requested after mailing.

Special Handling
Provides preferential handling for fragile or perishable items. It must be used when mailing items such as honeybees and day-old poultry sent as Parcel Post. $7.10-$9.90

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 hard copy of the signature. $2.20. Only $1.80 when you print Priority Mail postage from Click-N-Ship.