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Express Mail
Express mail is a service available to mailers for shipment of any approved mailable matter that is submitted to the post
office with properly prepared express mail labels (air bills) for either domestic or international destinations.
The Express Mail service guarantee for domestic destinations is 1 or 2 day delivery, based on destination zip code
(contact Mail Service for guarantee). There is no guarantee for international destinations, and not all countries accept
express mail shipments, so please contact Mail Service for availability and customs requirements. Express Mail provides
automatic indemnity coverage of up to $100 at no extra charge for items that are lost, rifled, or damaged. Additional insurance
may be purchased up to a maximum liability of $5,000. For negotiable items, currency, or bullion, the maximum liability is $15.
Express Mail can be tracked on the US Postal Service web site www.usps.com or by calling their tracking line at 1-800-222-1811.
Use label 11-B. Instructions Order
Registered Mail ~ Domestic Destinations
Registered mail is the most secure service offered by the USPS and is the safest way to send valuables through the mail system.
The full value of the mailing must be declared when mailed for security and insurance purposes. Included in the value-based registration
fee is insurance protection up to $25,000.00. Only first class and priority mail may be registered.
You will automatically obtain a return receipt. You may request restricted delivery in which the addressee only may sign for the
item. Registered mail cannot be enclosed in padded or tyvek envelopes, and cannot be sealed with slick tape (such as scotch tape).
Tracking online is not yet available for this service; however, you can fill out a tracer form for lost items by contacting Mail
Service. Registered mail may not be placed in a post office mail drop or in a street letterbox.
Use Label 200.
Instructions Order
Registered Mail ~ International Destinations
Registered mail is available to most international destinations. The full value of the mailing must be declared when mailed for security and insurance purposes. Included in the registration fee is indemnity insurance protection up to $43.73, and no additional insurance is available. Registered mail is available only on items sent via First-Class Mail International, Priority Mail International Flat-rate Envelope and Free Matter for the Blind. Return receipt and restricted delivery (only the addressee may sign for the item) are not available to all destinations. Registered mail cannot be enclosed in padded or tyvek envelopes, and cannot be sealed with slick tape (such as scotch tape). Tracking online is not yet available for this service; however, you can fill out a tracer form for lost items by contacting Mail Service. Registered mail may not be placed in a post office mail drop or in a street letterbox.
Use Label 200.
Instructions Order
Insured Mail
You can obtain payment for loss of, rifling of, or damage to both domestic and international mail by having it insured. The maximum available insurance is $5,000.00; however, insurance is not available to all countries and some countries have lower insurance maximums, so please contact Mail Service for availability, limits and customs requirements. Insurance covers the actual value of the contents, and is subject to certain limitations and exclusions. Please call Mail Service for complete terms. Insured mail may be used on all classes of domestic mail, and is available only for Priority Mail International items NOT packaged in USPS Flat-rate envelopes. Insured parcels must be accompanied by Customs Form 2976-A, and do not require the use of an insured form. International insured items must a bold “V” written on form 2976-A in the Insured Number space and the declared value written in the Insured Amount space. Return receipt and restricted delivery are available for domestic items insured for more than $50 and to select international destinations. Insured mail may not be placed in a post office mail drop or in a street letterbox. Tracking online is not yet available for this service; however, you can fill out a tracer form for lost items by contacting Mail Service. Use Form 3813 for items insured for $200 or less, and form 3813-P for items insured for over $200.
Use Form 3813 and Form 3813-P. Instructions Order
Certified Mail
Certified Mail is available for domestic first class and priority mail only. Certified mail provides a receipt to the sender and
a record of delivery, which is kept at the office from which it was mailed. No insurance coverage is available. You may request
a return receipt and restricted delivery. You may obtain certified forms from Mail Service. Certified Mail can be tracked on the
US Postal Service web site www.usps.com or by calling their tracking line at 1-800-222-1811. Delivery record is maintained by USPS.
Use Form 3800. Instructions Order
Return Receipt ~ Domestic Mail
A return receipt is your proof of delivery. It is available on mail insured for more than a $50.00 value, and on certified, registered,
and express mail. The return receipt identifies the article by number, who signed for it and the date it was delivered.
For an additional fee you may obtain a receipt showing the exact address of delivery. You may request restricted delivery service
by which delivery is confined to the addressee only, or to an individual authorized in writing to receive mail of the addressee.
Use form 3811. Instructions Order
Return Receipt ~ International Mail
A return receipt is your proof of delivery. It is available on express mail, insured parcels and registered letters to certain
international destinations. The return receipt identifies the article by number, who signed for it and the date it was delivered.
You may request restricted delivery service by which delivery is confined to the addressee only, or to an individual authorized in
writing to receive mail of the addressee where available. Please contact Mail Service regarding availability.
Use form 2865. Instructions Order
Certificate of Mailing
A certificate of mailing provides evidence of mailing only and is available for domestic and international mail. A receipt is not
obtained upon delivery of the mail to the addressee. The fee paid for certificate of mailing does not insure the article from loss
or damage. Items may not be placed in a post office mail drop or in a street letterbox.
Use Form 3817. Instructions Order
Delivery Confirmation
Delivery Confirmation provides time, date and zip code of delivery or attempt of delivery information for domestic mailings.
It does not provide the name of the person accepting delivery. It can be used on priority mail, first class parcels or package
services parcels. Delivery Confirmation is not available for APO/FPO destinations; U.S. territories, possessions, and
freely-associated states (except for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to which service is available) or to mail
paid with pre-canceled stamps. It may be combined with insured or Registered Mail. Restricted delivery is available
if purchased with insurance for over $50 or Registered Mail. Return receipt is available if purchased with insurance
for over $50 or Registered Mail. Delivery confirmation can be tracked on the US Postal Service web site at www.usps.com
or by calling their tracking line at 1-800-222-1811.
Use Form 152. Instructions Order
Signature Confirmation
Signature Confirmation provides time and date of delivery or attempted delivery. A delivery record, including recipient’s
signature is maintained by the US Postal Service and is available via fax or mail upon request. Signature Confirmation is
available for items sent via priority mail, first class parcels and package services parcels. Service is not available for
APO/FPO destinations; U.S. territories, possessions, and freely-associated states (except for Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands, to which service is available) or mail paid with pre-canceled stamps. Service may be combined with insured and
Registered Mail. Restricted delivery is available if purchased with insurance for over $50 or Registered Mail.
Signature confirmation can be tracked on the US Postal Service web site at www.usps.com or by calling their tracking line
at 1-800-222-1811.
Use Form 153. Instructions Order
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