Getting Evidence They Got It

Certified Mail

PS Form 3800
Domestic Use Only

Do you need to verify that your letter was sent, and when your letter was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made? Use Certified Mail service.

Certified Mail service provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery when you access www.usps.com (under “Quick Tools,” click on Tracking) or call toll-free 800-222-1811. Upon request, it also provides a postmarked mailing receipt.

This is all you need to do:

• Complete PS Form 3800.
• Attach the barcoded label to your mailpiece.
• Request a postmark for your PS Form 3800 for evidence the item was mailed.
• If using PC Postage or privately printed 4" x 6" labels, also apply Label 3800-N, Certified Mail (no barcode).
• Pay the applicable extra services fee.

Other options:

• Certified Mail Restricted Delivery.
• Certified Mail Adult Signature Required (limited to online and commercial payment methods).
• Certified Mail Adult Signature Restricted Delivery (limited to online and commercial payment methods).

Additional information:

• Available for Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, and First-Class Package Service* mailpieces.
• The Postal Service collects the recipient’s signature upon delivery. To receive the original signature or an image of it, purchase Return Receipt service at the time of mailing.
• Print or stamp “Restricted Delivery” above the delivery address to the right of the return address, or include it in the banner text of your mailer-generated label.