The United States Postal Service (USPS) has approved new postal rates for 2015 beginning Sunday, May 31, 2015.
The 2015 cost of sending a 1-ounce usps certified mail return receipt requested letter (old green card) will be $6.74. if you send certified mail with electronic delivery confirmation, the cost is $4.69.
usps mail service: 2014 rate vs.: 2015 rates:
certified mail fee $3.30 $3.45 green card return receipt $2.70 $2.80 electronic return receipt $1.35 $1.40 first class postage (1 ounce) $0.48 $0.49* (if using metered postage or online computer) flat (1 ounce) $0.98 $0.99
each additional ounce of first class mail will cost $0.22 per ounce.
In summary, USPS certified mail postal rates increase +6.5.%, return receipt costs increase +7.5% and first class postage will increase two cents or +4%.
Three costs make up the total price of sending usps certified mail:
1. first class postage$0.49 (this is the 1 ounce rate for computer postage and meter rates) 2. certified mail service $3.45 3. return receipt requested (Traditional Green Cards) $2.80 vs. $1.40 electronic acknowledgment price
total cost per letter if green cards and forms are sent by certified mail the old fashioned way $6.74
or if you use electronic delivery confirmation, you can reduce your cost to $4.69
How to reduce USPS certified mail costs?
You can reduce certified mail rates by using websites like Certified Mail Labels that distribute USPS PC postage online with electronic delivery confirmation and return receipt signatures. many shippers replace the old green cards with the enhanced electronic proof of delivery receipts. e-receipts can be shared via email or ftp downloaded as pdf files to provide proof of shipment. Each report shows the postmark, who the letter was addressed to, the USPS tracking of the letter en route, and the final proof of delivery. the website even allows you to upload a letter as an electronic pdf file and have it printed and mailed the same business day.
Skip the trip to the post office and save time and money. online services reduce costs. eliminate forms, labels and monthly service fees.
avoid the trip to the post office! save time and money.
You can sign up for a free account at Certified Mail Labels. No monthly fees or contracts. just pay when you mail. see how quick and easy it can be to address and send usps certified mail. Certified Mail Envelopes provide USPS-approved envelopes with free online web access to address, track, and print your shipments. You can log on to the USPS website to print delivery reports and you can access your account 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your online web account stores all of your electronic return receipts securely for 10 years. USPS has pre-approved certified mail envelopes, so the process is quick and easy to use. no monthly fees or hidden costs. just pay when you send the mail!
Use the free account registration now to get started. we will send you a starter kit that includes 2 free envelopes.
to see the electronic acknowledgment – err. http://www.certified-mail-envelopes.com/electronic-return-receipt-for-usps-certified-mail/
service includes usps scan form 5630 or usps mail manifest form ps-3800 to provide legal proof of acceptance into the united states postal service letter flow. You also get letter tracking and route delivery, plus USPS final delivery confirmation via email. The electronic acknowledgment of receipt is provided as a pdf file for each letter you send. Today, many senders use electronic receipt to replace the old green card receipts.
the proof is obtained with certified mail envelopes. proof of postage and proof of delivery from the united states postal service (usps).
Our certified mail envelopes are available in three sizes, a #10 business envelope, a 6 x 9″ booklet, and a large 9 x 12″ flat envelope, all USPS approved. we provide online web access to address and print intelligent mail barcode (imb) and certified mail barcodes with tracking information. electronic return receipt to show proof of delivery is included with each shipment, along with “en route” letter tracking and final delivery confirmation for each letter. you can even download a pdf of the acknowledgment signature if needed. can track each letter ‘en route’ to ensure delivery. no labels or stickers are used in this automation process. simply log in to the website to address and print an address sheet with tracking barcodes. slip the address sheet into the window envelope that has been approved by usps for certified mail envelopes with your letters, apply usps postage, and drop the envelope into the usps mail stream. it’s that quick and easy.
Senders can use forever stamps to help ease the transition during price changes. forever stamps are non-denominational and will be considered first-class mail when used for one-ounce letter mailings.
usps certified mail return receipt requested service can be purchased before or after shipment. the old green card return receipt now costs $2.80.
This shows who signed or accepted the letter, the date the letter was delivered, and the recipient’s address. signature return receipt service is $1.40 purchased at time of shipment. this information shows who signed or accepted the letter, the date the letter was delivered, and the recipient’s address
For additional information, call Certified Mail Envelopes at 800-406-1792.
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