Everything AboutCertified Mail
What it is, when to use it, and how to get tracking and proof of delivery without visiting the post office.
No subscription • Pay per letterWhat is Certified Mail?
Certified Mail® is a USPS service designed to create a paper trail for important documents. Unlike regular mail, it provides:
- Proof of mailing with an acceptance timestamp
- Real-time tracking throughout delivery
- Signature required upon delivery
- Delivery record stored by USPS
This makes it ideal for legal notices, disputes, and any correspondence where you need to prove when something was sent and whether it was received.
When to Use Certified Mail
Legal Notices
Demand letters, cease and desist, and formal legal communications that may need court documentation.
Debt Disputes
Validation letters and dispute documentation where timing and delivery proof matter under FDCPA.
Landlord-Tenant
Security deposit disputes, lease terminations, and eviction notices with clear paper trails.
Contracts & Cancellations
Time-sensitive notices where you need to prove the date something was mailed.
Signature vs Return Receipt
A common confusion: all certified mail requires a signature at delivery.
But if you want a copy of that signature for your records, you need the Return Receipt add-on.
Without return receipt, USPS records the signature but doesn't send it to you.
Certified Mail®
Tracking + proof of mailing + signature collected (but not sent to you).
+ Return Receipt
Everything above, plus you get a copy of the signature (electronic PDF or physical card).
Simple Pricing
No subscriptions. Pay only for what you send.
Frequently Asked Questions
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