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Send Certified Mail Online With Tracking & Proof
USPS Certified Mail includes tracking and signature confirmation.
How Certified Mail Online Works
Send the whole letter from your computer, without printing documents, buying postage, or preparing Certified Mail labels yourself. We handle the printing and mailing; USPS handles delivery and tracking.
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Upload or Type Your Letter
Upload a PDF, Word document, or image, or type your letter online.
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Select Certified Mail
Choose the Certified Mail option you need, including electronic or paper Return Receipt and Restricted Delivery.
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Track Your Mailing
Follow USPS delivery updates. Sign in before ordering to keep tracking and available receipts in your TLP dashboard.
Orders submitted by 8:00 PM ET (Mon-Fri) are mailed the next USPS business day (excluding federal holidays).
From the Quick Send page
From your letter to USPS tracking
These screenshots show how to prepare a Certified Mail letter using fictional example details.
Upload or type your letter
Upload your document or select “Type a Letter.” If you start with a template, replace its placeholders and review the finished wording.
View full screenshot Add addresses and choose mail options
Enter the recipient and return address, then choose Certified Mail. Select “Certified Mail + Electronic Return Receipt” if you want that optional delivery record.
View full screenshot Review and pay
Review Your Cost Breakdown, including Printing & Shipping, Service Fee, and Total. “Confirm and Pay” prepares your mailing and opens Stripe checkout.
The amount shown is an example estimate. Your total depends on your document and selected mail options.
View full screenshot Follow your mailing
After successful payment and submission, you receive a confirmation. With an account, open Mail Jobs for tracking and available mailing records. Return Receipt is available if selected and issued.
Choose Your Certified Mail Option
We handle the printing, envelope, Certified Mail forms, postage and mailing with every option. USPS tracking and proof of mailing are included. Add Return Receipt if you want a copy of the delivery signature.
- Certified Mail
Choose this for proof of mailing and USPS delivery tracking. A signature is required at delivery; a copy of the signed record is not included.
Send with tracking- Certified Mail + Electronic Return Receipt
Choose this if you want a digital copy of the delivery record and signature for your files, available after USPS issues it.
Send with an electronic receipt- Certified Mail + Return Receipt
Choose this if you want USPS to mail the signed paper green card back to your return address.
Send with a paper receipt- Certified Mail + Return Receipt + Restricted Delivery
Choose this to limit delivery to the named recipient or their authorized agent, with Return Receipt included.
Send with Restricted Delivery
Choose an option to start your letter. Review your document, addresses and final total before payment.
Certified Mail with Electronic Return Receipt
Electronic Return Receipt (ERR/eRR) is an optional digital delivery record for USPS Certified Mail. The redacted example shows the delivery status, date and time, delivery address, and recipient signature fields.
Choose it in the mailing options if you need a signature record for your files. Account holders can download an available receipt from Mail Jobs after USPS issues it; it may not be ready as soon as tracking says delivered.
Electronic Return Receipt is an add-on of +$2.00. A physical Return Receipt is a separate option that USPS mails back as a paper green card.
Track Your Letter and Download Your Receipt
Keep your mailing status and records together in your TLP dashboard. The example highlights where to check tracking and download a selected Electronic Return Receipt.
- Sign in before ordering. Send while signed in to your TLP account so the mailing appears in your dashboard.
- Open “Mail Jobs” and select your mailing. View its status, or use “Track Package” to open the latest USPS tracking details.
- Download your electronic receipt. If you selected Electronic Return Receipt, look under “Documents” in the mailing details. Click “Download” next to “Return Receipt” once USPS has issued the record and it is available.
Prefer to Send Without an Account?
No TLP account is required for a single mailing. Use your tracking number on USPS Tracking to check delivery updates. If you chose Electronic Return Receipt before mailing, select “Return Receipt Electronic” under “Available Actions” and enter your email address. USPS emails the signed delivery record after delivery and once the signature record is ready.
Need your USPS tracking number? Contact us with the job number from your order confirmation.
USPS electronic receipt instructions
Certified Mail Online vs. Going to the Post Office
- No waiting in line: send Certified Mail from your computer anytime
- No printer or stamps needed: we handle printing and USPS postage
- Upload, review, and send: your document goes directly to USPS
- Track everything online: USPS tracking and delivery updates in one place
- Same USPS service: official USPS Certified Mail with proof of mailing and delivery
Certified Mail Pricing: Simple & Transparent
Starting estimate for one black-and-white page, including printing, envelope, Certified Mail postage, tax, and our service fee. Additional pages, color printing, and optional receipts change your total.
Orders submitted by 8:00 PM ET (Mon-Fri) are mailed the next USPS business day (excluding federal holidays).
Printing Rates & Optional Receipts
- Black & white: $0.85 per page
- Color printing: $1.25 per page
- Electronic Return Receipt: +$2.00
The starting estimate includes one black-and-white page. Printing rates and receipt add-ons above are before applicable tax. Your final total is shown before payment. Delivery times follow First-Class Mail (typically 2-5 business days), not guaranteed by USPS.
Who Uses Certified Mail Online?
Use Certified Mail when you need a mailing record and delivery tracking for an important letter. Add Return Receipt when you also need a copy of the delivery signature for your files.
Legal Professionals
Attorneys, paralegals, and law firms can send demand letters and other correspondence with USPS tracking and available mailing records.
Property Managers & Landlords
Send lease termination notices, rent increase letters, and eviction notices with documented proof of mailing and delivery.
Small Business Owners
Mail contracts, important business correspondence, and official notices that require signature confirmation and tracking.
Individuals & Consumers
Send dispute letters, insurance claims, tax documents, or any correspondence where proof of delivery matters. Prepare your request with a certified letter template, a gym membership cancellation letter, or a security deposit deduction dispute letter.
Certified Mail Online: Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tracking, proof of mailing, delivery time, and Return Receipt.
What proof do I get with Certified Mail?
When will my Certified Mail be mailed?
Is a signature required for Certified Mail?
Can I send Certified Mail to a PO Box with TLP?
How long does Certified Mail take to deliver?
Can I add Return Receipt to Certified Mail?
What's the difference between Certified and Registered Mail?
Is online Certified Mail the same as USPS Certified Mail?
Do I need an account to track Certified Mail?
Only need proof that you mailed a letter, without delivery tracking? Compare Certificate of Mailing vs. Certified Mail before choosing a service.
Mailing to a PO Box? See how Certified Mail delivery and signatures work for PO Boxes.
Helpful Certified Mail Guides
- How to send Certified Mail with USPS — follow the mailing steps, prepare the forms, and choose Return Receipt if needed.
- How to write a Certified Mail letter — prepare the letter and choose the records you need.
- Registered Mail vs. Certified Mail — compare security, mailing records, and costs.
- Certified Mail tracking — find your tracking number, read USPS updates, and access available receipts.
- USPS mail delivery times — how long First-Class and Certified Mail typically take.
Need Proof of Delivery?
Send your important documents with Certified Mail — USPS tracking, proof of mailing, and signature confirmation included.
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Last updated: October 13, 2026 • Professional online certified mail service