Certified Mail
Certified Mail service provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery when you access www.usps.com (under “Quick Tools,” click on Tracking) or call toll-free 800-222-1811. Upon request, it also provides a postmarked mailing receipt.
- Complete PS Form 3800.
- Attach the barcoded label to your mailpiece.
- Request a postmark for your PS Form 3800 for evidence the item was mailed.
- If using PC Postage or privately printed 4" x 6" labels, also apply Label 3800-N, Certified Mail (no barcode).
- Pay the applicable extra services fee.
- Certified Mail Restricted Delivery.
- Certified Mail Adult Signature Required (limited to online and commercial payment methods).
- Certified Mail Adult Signature Restricted Delivery (limited to online and commercial payment methods).
- Available for Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, and First-Class Package Service* mailpieces.
- The Postal Service collects the recipient’s signature upon delivery. To receive the original signature or an image of it, purchase Return Receipt service at the time of mailing.
- Print or stamp “Restricted Delivery” above the delivery address to the right of the return address, or include it in the banner text of your mailer-generated label.