Insurance protection is provided. Special sealing is required. Certified Mail service provides written evidence of mailing and can include a request for a return receipt. Certified mail service is restricted to First Class mail. No insurance is provided with this service.
Certified mail provides the best method for obtaining evidence of receipt.
The Mail Processing Center will maintain customer receipts by department slot number for evidence of mailing. Insured Mail service provides the primary means of insuring Third and Fourth Class mail, and can include a request for a return receipt. Insured mail provides the best method for insuring packages. Express Mail service provides guarantee of overnight delivery to selected cities, and can include a request for a return receipt. A list of available cities can be obtained in the Mail Processing Center.