Domestic Return Receipt

PS Form 3811

Do you need to know who signed for your mail? Use Return Receipt service.

A Return Receipt provides evidence of delivery (to whom it was delivered and the date of delivery). You also receive the delivery address, if it’s different from the address on the mailpiece. You may choose to receive the Return Receipt electronically (a copy of the signature) or by mail (with an original signature). Tracking your return receipt by mail is available when you access www.usps.com (under “Quick Tools,” click on Tracking) or call toll-free 800-222-1811.

This is all you need to do to receive the Return Receipt electronically:

• Complete the applicable sections of both sides of the Return Receipt and affix it to the mailpiece.
• Write “Return Receipt Requested” above the delivery address to the right of the return address.
• At www.usps.com under “Quick Tools,” click on Tracking, enter the barcode label number that is on your receipt, and then enter your name and email address.
• Pay the applicable extra service fee.

To request delivery information for a Return Receipt that was purchased at the time of mailing but that was not received, complete PS Form 3811-A, Request for Delivery Information⁄Return Receipt.

Additional information:

• Available for an additional fee, only when purchased at the time of mailing.
• Available for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, or First-Class Package Service* items when purchased at the time of mailing with Certified Mail, Registered Mail, Collect on Delivery (COD), Signature Confirmation Restricted Delivery, or insurance (more than $500).
• Available for USPS Retail Ground, Media Mail, or Library Mail items when purchased at the time of mailing with COD or insurance (more than $500).