Insurance*
Insure your item for up to $5,000 against loss or damage. The price is based on the declared value.
Learn how to file an insurance claim ›
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- $100 of insurance is included in Express Mail service.
- Purchase online, at your Post Office™, or a self-service kiosk, depending on the class of mail chosen.
- Retain your postmarked mailing receipt.
* Available only for certain products and to certain destinations.
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* When purchased with insurance for more than $200.
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Price based on declared value.
From $1.95
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Registered Mail™
Get maximum security for your valuable items. Registered Mail items can be insured for up to $25,000 at your Post Office.
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- Purchase online, at your Post Office, or through your Rural Carrier. Registered Mail articles must be presented to a Postal employee for mailing.
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From $11.20
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USPS Tracking™
Provides tracking updates as an item travels to its destination. Get tracking updates, including the date and time of delivery or attempted delivery using our Track & Confirm tool.
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office depending upon the class of mail chosen.
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** When also purchased with COD and Registered Mail.
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From $0.90 at a Post Office
$0.20 paid online
No charge with Priority Mail, Standard Post, and First-Class Mail parcels (electronic option)
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Signature Confirmation™
Find out when an item was delivered or delivery was attempted, and add security by requiring a signature.
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office depending on the class of mail chosen.
- Not available to APO/FPO/DPO locations.
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** When also purchased with insurance for more than $200, COD or Registered Mail.
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$2.70 at a Post Office
$2.20 paid online
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Certificate of Mailing
Have evidence that you sent the item* when you say you did. This official record shows the date your mail was accepted. Certificates of mailing furnish evidence of mailing only.
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- Only available at your Post Office.
- Don't lose the certificate. The Postal Service™ does not keep a copy.
* Form 3817 or Form 3877 only.
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$1.20
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Certified Mail®
Find out when your item was delivered or delivery was attempted. Requires the signature of the recipient.
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office. Present for mailing to a Postal employee to get your postmarked mailing receipt.
- Combine with a Return Receipt to see the signature of the person who accepts the package.
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* Cannot be combined with Adult Signature services.
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$3.10
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Return Receipt
Get proof an item was delivered with an email or postcard showing the recipient’s signature.
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office.
- Electronic Return Receipts are not available to APO/FPO/DPO addresses or to certain U.S. territories.
- Combine with Adult Signature Required and Adult Signature Restricted Delivery (Form 3811 by mail only) if purchased with either Express Mail or Priority Mail.
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* When purchased with one of these Extra Services: Insurance over $200, COD, Adult Signature Required, Adult Signature Receipt, Certified Mail, Registered Mail.
** When purchased at the time of mailing with COD or insured mail (for more than $200).
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$2.55 for mail receipt
$1.25 for email receipt
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Return Receipt for Merchandise
Get proof that you sent an item and proof it was delivered. You’ll get a mailing receipt (Form 3804), and a postcard (Form 3811) showing the recipient’s signature.
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- Only available at your Post Office.
- Contents must be merchandise.
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$4.10
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Restricted Delivery
You get to specify the people who can sign for and receive your item.
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office depending upon the class of mail chosen.
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* When purchased at the time of mailing with Certified Mail, COD, insurance for more than $200, or Registered Mail.
** When purchased at the time of mailing with COD or insurance for more than $200.
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$4.75
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Collect on Delivery (COD)
Let your customers pay for merchandise and shipping when they receive the package. You also get insurance coverage up to $1,000 based on amount to be collected or amount of insurance coverage desired, whichever is higher.
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office. Present COD pieces for mailing to a Postal employee.
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$6.45 to $21.90
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Special Handling
Get preferential handling if you’re sending unusual shipments—live poultry, bees, or other mailable contents that need extra care.
Can You Ship It? ›
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- Purchase online or at your Post Office depending on the class of mail chosen. Present article with Special Handling service to a Postal employee.
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$9.00 to $11.95
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Adult Signature Required
Make sure an adult signs for your shipment; this service requires the signature of an adult at the recipient’s address who is 21 years of age or older. You’ll get delivery information, as well as the recipient’s signature and name.
Learn more about Adult Signature Required ›
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- Not available for purchase at Post Office locations. Add this service to your qualifying online label purchase.
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$4.95
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Adult Signature Restricted Delivery
With this service, your package is delivered only after the addressee or their authorized agent verifies their identity, shows that they’re 21 years of age or older, and signs for it.
Learn more about Adult Signature Restricted Delivery ›
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- Not available for purchase at Post Office locations. Add this service to your qualifying online label purchase.
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$5.15
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