Does Certified Mail make delivery faster?
No faster delivery is promised. Certified Mail adds a mailing record and delivery information to eligible First-Class Mail.
Certified Mail
Add a USPS mailing record and delivery information without visiting a Post Office.
What this page helps you do
Upload a finished US Letter PDF, verify both addresses, choose Certified Mail, review the exact total, and follow available USPS events from the private order page.
Fees and records
| Certified Mail | +$6.95 |
|---|---|
| Electronic return receipt | +$2.91 |
The base service and per-page print charges also apply. The electronic return receipt requires Certified Mail and adds the USPS signature record when available.
What you get
- A USPS Certified Mail tracking number shown on the private order page.
- Available acceptance, transit, delivery, or exception scans reported by the provider.
- An optional electronic return receipt with the recipient signature record when available.
Limits to review
Certified Mail does not guarantee a delivery date, legal sufficiency, or a signature unless the applicable return-receipt service produces one. IRIS is an independent service, not USPS, a government agency, a court, or a law firm.
Read the USPS Certified Mail and Return Receipt description.
Certified Mail questions
Is a recipient signature included?
The optional electronic return receipt adds a delivery record showing the recipient signature when available from USPS.
Does IRIS provide legal advice about proof of service?
No. Requirements vary by document, agency, court, contract, and jurisdiction. Confirm the required mailing method before sending.