Before we get into the details of certified mail and its salient features, let’s take a look at the revised cost of certified mail from usps for 2021. the table below should provide all the information you need on the up-to-date certified mail rates in 2021.
(additional oz below 3.5 oz)
certified mail + electronic delivery confirmation
the certified mail fee for sending mail with electronic delivery confirmation is $5.13. Here, USPS provides the sender with a shipping receipt or proof of shipment. But more importantly, it provides the sender with electronic verification that the USPS is delivering the mail safely.
Electronic verification can also be an indicator that USPS has made a delivery attempt. The electronic delivery confirmation is a printed report and contains several vital details of the sender, such as:
- postage transaction
- date sent
- certified mail receipt
- usps correspondence acceptance
- date and final delivery time /delivery attempts
certified mail request + acknowledgment of receipt (signature)
Another popular option for certified mail is that which requires a return receipt (signature). the certified mail fee for such shipments is $6.98 with electronic delivery confirmation as proof of shipment. this email is the same as the one we discussed above but with the addition of an electronic signature acknowledgment of receipt.
You can receive both the signature of the acknowledgment of receipt and the electronic delivery confirmation by email. In addition, the USPS securely retains the transaction receipt in your account for ten years and you can print it at any time. the receipt contains details such as:
- purchase postage
- special services available
- acceptance of correspondence
- delivery details/delivery attempt
certified mail + acknowledgment of receipt + restricted delivery
another popular combination when it comes to certified mail! however, this type is more expensive than the other combinations discussed above. this combination is best suited for sending sensitive documents as it is exceptionally secure with multiple levels of security.
usps may only deliver such mail to the addressee or its authorized agent. however, there are some criteria for sending such certified mail. for example, the recipient must be a natural person and you must specify the name of the recipient.
Another exciting thing about mail is that you can use restricted delivery only if you use it in combination with certified mail. plus, you can also use it for insured mail over $200 and registered mail as well.
report sent to sender includes postage, special duty, mail acceptance, and delivery/delivery attempt record. These records are also securely stored by USPS for ten years.
However, knowing the certified mail rates is not enough to determine if it is the ideal option for your company’s communication. therefore, we will try to explain what certified mail is. As you read on, you’ll also learn how you can streamline your direct mail operations to save money and time on certified mail.