Snail Mail Letters: What They Are and How to Send One Online in 2025

“Snail mail” is a nickname for traditional mail sent through the postal system. It’s slower than email—but more personal, official, and often necessary. Even in 2025, people use snail mail for legal notices, love letters, handwritten cards, and important documents.

What Is a Snail Mail Letter?

A snail mail letter is any letter sent through the mail. That includes typed or handwritten notes, printed forms, and official documents—usually enclosed in an envelope and stamped. It may sound old-fashioned, but it’s still widely used for delivering physical correspondence, especially when email just won’t cut it.

Why People Still Send Snail Mail

• Legal requirements (some documents must be physically mailed)
• Sentimental value (handwritten letters, cards, keepsakes)
• Mailing forms, notices, or paperwork to businesses or government agencies
• Certified Mail and return receipts for tracking and delivery proof

How to Send Snail Mail Without Going to the Post Office

You can now send real mail—online. With The Letter Pilot, you upload your letter (or type one in your browser), and we print, envelope, stamp, and mail it for you.

You get the convenience of digital with the impact of physical mail. It’s perfect for personal letters, official documents, and Certified Mail.

Want to Learn More?

- See our deeper dive into What Snail Mail Means

- Get started with How to Mail a Letter Online

- Compare options in our Print-and-Mail Services Guide

Updated July 2025 • Snail mail, made digital