Adding Extra Service

Extra services can provide additional protection and peace of mind.
MAILSERVICE
PROOFOF MAILING
PROTECTIONIN TRANSIT
CONFIRMATIONAT DELIVERY
Express Mail
Receipt provided at time of mailing
Insured Mail ($100 coverage included, more can be added)
Date and time of delivery providedSignature of receipt available upon request
Priority Mail
Certificate of Mailing
Insured MailRegistered Mail
Certified MailDelivery ConfirmationSignature ConfirmationRegistered Mail
First-Class Mail
Certificate of Mailing
Insured MailRegistered Mail
Certified MailDelivery Confirmation* Signature Confirmation*Registered Mail
Parcel PostMedia Mail
Certificate of Mailing
Insured Mail
Delivery Confirmation*Signature Confirmation*
* For packages only.Forms and labels for extra services are available in your Post Office lobby or from your rural letter carrier.Most extra services provide proof of mailing.
Certificate of MailingProvides evidence of mailing. $1.05
Certified Mail»Provides proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery. $2.65 Return Receipt can be added to confirm delivery. Delivery information is available by hard copy or online. $2.15 extra or $0.85
Insured MailProvides coverage against loss or damage up to $5,000.Fee based on value of item. Starts at $1.65For items insured for more than $200, Return Receipt can be added to confirm delivery. $2.15 extra or $0.85
Registered Mail»Provides maximum security. Includes proof of mailing at time of mailing and the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery.Insurance can be added up to $25,000. Fee based on value of item. Starts at $9.50 Return Receipt can be added to confirm delivery. $2.15 extra or $0.85
Delivery Confirmation»Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery.Free when you print Priority Mail postage from www.usps.com. $0.65-$0.75
Signature Confirmation»Provides the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery and the name of the person who signed for the item. You can request a printed copy of the signature. $2.10 $1.75 when you print Priority Mail postage from www.usps.com.
Return Receipt Provides a postcard or electronic notification with the date of delivery and recipient signature.
Restricted Delivery Restricted Delivery confirms that only a specified person, or authorized agent, will receive a piece of mail. This service costs $4.10 and is available only if you also purchase Certified Mail, Insured Mail (over $200), COD, or Registered Mail.
Most indemnity claims for Insured, COD, Registered Mail, or Express Mail can be filed at any Post Office or online. For more information go to your local Post Office or visit www.usps.com.
Many of these extra services are available for international mail.
Delivery information is available online or by calling 1·800·222·1811.