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Return Receipt for Merchandise

PS Form 3804
Domestic Use Only

sample of PS Form 3804

Do you need evidence that merchandise has been sent and received? Use Return Receipt for Merchandise service.

Return Receipt for Merchandise service provides you a mailing receipt and a Return Receipt postcard with the signature of the individual that signed for your merchandise.

This is all you need to do:

  • Complete PS Form 3804 and attach the barcoded portion of the label under the “Return Receipt Requested” endorsement.
  • Mark mail with “Return Receipt Requested” above the delivery address to the right of the return address.
  • Complete and attach PS Form 3811, Domestic Return Receipt (see page 4), to the front of the mailpiece, unless doing so would cover the address, in which case affix it to the back of the mailpiece.
  • Pay the applicable extra service fee.

Additional information:

  • Available for merchandise sent as Priority Mail, USPS Retail Ground, Media Mail, Library Mail, or Bound Printed Matter*.
  • PS Form 3811 with recipient’s actual signature is mailed back to you.

Other options:

  • A waiver of signature option is available.



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