USPS Certificate of Mailing

A certificate of mailing is a USPS method of providing proof that your mail was accepted by the postal office at a specific time. This certificate can only be purchased at the postal office at the time you drop off the letters or envelopes. A certificate of mailing can serve as proof that you sent out documents or packages on time and to also demonstrate you are not at fault for lost, stolen, or late mail.

It’s important to clarify that a certificate of mailing is not proof or evidence that your letters, documents, or packages were delivered. It is only proof that your mail was accepted by a postal office at a certain time. If you are looking for proof of delivery, certified mail is a better option (details below). A certificate of mailing is not insurance of your mail as this can be purchased through the USPS.

How To Get A Certificate Of Mailing?

A certificate of mailing can be purchased at the postal office that accepts to send your mail. A certificate of mailing cannot be purchased before or after the mail is accepted.

The Addressers can help you purchase a certificate of mailing along with any other services you need for your compliance direct mail campaign. We are the best one-stop solution compliance mailing company that can design, print, track, and mail your entire compliance direct mail campaign. Let the experts provide a seamless and stress-free direct mail compliance mailing experience!

Common Uses Of Certificate of Mailing

• Bulk direct mail marketers often ask for a certificate of mailing in order to provide proof that X amount of direct mail advertisements were sent out on the specific requested date. This is another way of ensuring that a direct mail company sent out the right number of direct mail pieces.

• Specific industries send out compliance mailings and require evidence that the mail was presented to the post office.

  • Construction companies are required to send out notifications to nearby neighborhoods and must provide evidence to a court in order to be exempt from lawsuits.

  • Liquor licenses are legally required to notice properties within the vicinity of the liquor license.

• Any time a business or organization requires evidence or proof that their direct mail pieces were accepted at the post office.

Frequently Asked Questions

What USPS mailing services can it be used for?

A certificate of mailing can be applied to these specific mailing services:

• Priority Mail

• First-Class Mail

• Package Services

• First-Class Mail International

• Priority Mail International

• Parcel Select

• Media Mail

• Special Handling

How much does a USPS certificate of mailing cost?

A certificate of mailing costs $1.50 for one letter, $8.25 for six to 1,000 letters and $1.03 per additional 1,000 letters.

What is the difference between a certified mailing and certificate of mailing?

A certificate of mailing is proof that your mail was accepted at a postal office. A certified mailing is proof of the sending of the mail and confirmation that the mail was delivered. A certificate of mailing does not include the assurance that the USPS delivered your mail.

A certified mailing can also be purchased at the USPS at the time of acceptance.

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