Send Registered Mail Online (Maximum Security & Insurance up to $50,000)

Maximum security for your most important documents. Chain-of-custody tracking with up to $50,000 insurance coverage. Perfect for legal documents requiring the highest security.

You can send Registered Mail online in minutes.

Send via Registered Mail (Start at $23.12)

Maximum Security

Locked cage handling with signature at every transfer point

Chain of Custody

Documented handling by every postal employee

Up to $50,000 Insurance

Highest insurance coverage available through USPS

Registered Mail Online Pricing

Starting at $23.12

Includes printing, envelope, Registered Mail postage, and our service fee. Need proof of delivery? Consider Certified Mail for faster delivery.

  • Basic insurance up to $50 included
  • Additional insurance available up to $50,000
  • Chain-of-custody documentation included

When to Use Registered Mail

Perfect For:

  • High-value legal documents and contracts
  • Original documents that cannot be replaced
  • Financial instruments and securities
  • Court filings requiring chain-of-custody proof

Key Benefits:

  • Highest level of postal security available
  • Documented chain of custody at every step
  • Insurance coverage up to $50,000
  • Signature required on delivery

Insurance & Liability Coverage

Registered Mail Insurance Limits

Registered Mail provides the highest insurance coverage available through USPS:

  • Base Coverage:$50 included with all Registered Mail
  • Additional Coverage:Available up to $50,000 for declared value items
  • Coverage Type:Full replacement value for lost or damaged items
  • Documentation:Complete chain-of-custody records for claims

Insurance fees are calculated based on declared value. Higher value items may require additional documentation.

Delivery Times & Restrictions

Delivery Timeline

Registered Mail typically takes 3-7 business days for delivery. The slower delivery time is due to:

  • • Enhanced security handling procedures
  • • Chain-of-custody documentation at each point
  • • Locked storage requirements during transit
  • • Manual processing instead of automated sorting

Service Restrictions

  • Not available for international letters
  • Cannot be combined with Express services
  • Available to all US addresses including PO Boxes
  • Serves military APO/FPO/DPO addresses

For faster delivery with tracking, consider Priority Mail (1-3 days).

Registered Mail vs Certified Mail vs Priority Mail

Compare Registered Mail vs Certified Mail vs Priority Mail
ServiceSecurityDelivery TimeTrackingInsuranceBest For
Registered MailMax (locked storage, chain-of-custody)3-7 business daysEnd-to-end eventsUp to $50,000High-value / irreplaceable documents
Certified MailProof of mailing + delivery3-5 business daysTracking + signatureLimited (add'l options)Legal notices / compliance
Priority MailStandard1-3 business daysFull tracking$100 includedTime-sensitive documents

Not sure which to choose? Compare our different mail services to find the best option for your needs.

How to Send Registered Mail Online

1

Upload Your Document

Upload important documents that need maximum security in transit.

2

Select Registered Mail

Choose Registered Mail and specify insurance value if needed. For faster service, try Certified Mail.

3

Secure Delivery

Your mail travels under maximum security with full documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: September 2025

Registered Mail provides chain-of-custody handling with each postal employee who handles it signing for responsibility. It's kept in a locked cage or safe and tracked at every point.
Registered Mail typically takes 3-7 business days due to the extra security handling. The mail moves more slowly because of the careful documentation at each step.
Registered Mail includes up to $50,000 insurance coverage, end-to-end tracking, signature on delivery, and the highest level of postal security available.
Use Registered Mail for valuable documents, legal papers, irreplaceable items, or any mail requiring maximum security and documented chain of custody.
Registered Mail offers maximum security with chain-of-custody handling and higher insurance. Certified Mail is better for legal proof of mailing. Choose based on your security needs.
Registered Mail can be insured up to $50,000, the highest amount available through USPS. Base coverage starts at $50, with additional coverage available for declared value items.

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