| Service | Mail Rate/Class | Insurance? | Proof of Delivery? |
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| Business Reply Mail | First Class | N/A | |
| Receive mail from your correspondents at no cost to them. Special envelopes must be printed for this purpose. Mail Services must review the envelope design, prior printing, to ensure compliance with all USPS regulations. More from USPS » | |||
| Certified Mail | First Class | None | by Return Receipt |
| Certified Mail travels with regular First Class Mail and is removed at the Post Office of destination for a signature. More from USPS » | |||
| Insured Mail | · Standard Mail · Special Standard Mail |
$5000 limit | by Return Receipt |
| Provides compensation for loss or damage. First Class matter cannot be insured (see Registered Mail). If $5000 insurance is not sufficient, consider either Registered Mail or UPS. More from USPS » | |||
| Merchandise Return Receipt | None | Yes | |
| A special service similar to Certified Mail. Provides proof of delivery for merchandise that is returned to a vendor. Fill out and attach forms PS 3804 and PS 3811 for this service. | |||
| Registered Mail | First Class | $25000 limit | by Return Receipt |
| Provides protection against loss and is the safest way to send mail through USPS. Somewhat slower than regular First Class. Only tape made of paper can be used on Registered Mail, even to attach an address label. For packages all seams must be taped. Padded envelopes are not allowed for domestic Registered Mail. More from USPS » | |||
| Restricted Delivery | by Return Receipt | ||
| Restricts the delivery of a Certified, Insured, or Registered item to the addressee or their authorized agent. Write "Restricted Delivery" near the address and check the Restricted Delivery box on the Return Receipt (if used). More from USPS » | |||
| Return Receipt | |||
| Provides proof of delivery. Must be used in conjunction with Certified, Express, Insured, Merchandise Return Receipt, and Registered Mail. More from USPS » | |||
| Special Handling | · Standard Mail · Special Standard Mail |
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Provides preferential handling in its dispatch but, once the item arrives at the Post Office of destination, it is treated as ordinary mail. Special Handling must be used when sending baby poultry and honeybees. To use this service, write "Special Handling" near the address. More from USPS » |
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For more information on these, and other services see the USPS web site.
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