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Choose Return Receipt when you want proof of delivery (information about the recipient’s signature and actual delivery address). A return receipt may be purchased before or after the mailing. A mailer purchasing return receipt service at the time of mailing may choose to receive the return receipt by mail or e-mail. (The e-mail option is available at most Post Offices, contact your local Post Office for availability ).
Mailers that receive the return receipt in the mail receive a green postcard with the recipient’s actual signature. Mailers that receive the return receipt via e-mail receive a proof of delivery letter arriving as a PDF attachment that includes an image of the recipient’s signature.
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Return Receipt FAQs
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Electronic return receipts requested at the time of mailing also are available in bulk to mailers that print their own Certified Mail™, Registered Mail™, COD, or Insured Mail (over $200) labels. Bulk delivery information can be obtained in CD-ROM or signature extract file formats. For additional information, see Publication 80, Bulk Proof of Delivery Program.
The electronic option is not available for items mailed to APO or FPO addresses or U.S. territories, possessions, and freely associated states, with the exception of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Mailers also may purchase return receipt service after mailing, at a higher fee, if at the time of mailing they purchased Certified Mail, Registered Mail, insured mail (items valued over $200), or COD service. They may choose to receive the proof of delivery letter by fax, mail, or electronically.
Return Receipt service is commonly purchased with Certified Mail™ to get both proof of mailing and proof of delivery. It can also be purchased for Express Mail, Priority Mail, Registered Mail™, COD, or Insured Mail items valued over $200. Return receipt fees do not apply to Express Mail customers that receive proof of delivery letters via fax or mail; however, return receipt fees do apply if a green card is requested.
Learn about detailed Features and Fees for Return Receipt.
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You can use Return Receipt with:
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Express Mail® - Next day delivery to most locations, guaranteed or your money back. |
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First-Class Mail® - Letters, envelopes, and small packages weighing 13 ounces or less. |
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Priority Mail® - Cost effective delivery in an average of 2-3 days. |
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Package Services - Includes Parcel Post®, Media Mail™, Bound Printed Matter, and Library Mail that are sent COD, Registered Mail, Certified Mail, or mail insured for more than $200. |
You can combine Return Receipt with these Extra Services:
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Delivery Confirmation™ - Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. |
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Signature Confirmation™ - Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery, the name of the person who signed for the item, plus signature proof of delivery upon request. |
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Special Handling - Provides preferential handling for fragile or perishable items. |
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Restricted Delivery - Confirms that only a specified person (or authorized agent) will receive a piece of mail. Only available with Certified Mail, Insured Mail over $200, or Registered Mail. |
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Parcel Airlift Service (PAL) - Have your package sent by air to or from a military base outside the 48 contiguous states. |
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