Delivery Tracking

• When you purchase certified mail service, you receive a date-stamped receipt, along with a tracking number you can use to verify delivery.
  
  

Confirmation of Receipt

• Unlike delivery confirmation, certified mail verifies the package was received. The postal carrier obtains a signature from someone at the specified address at the time of delivery.
  
  

Timing Importance

• People often choose certified mail when sending legal documents or items for which the date of arrival is essential.
  
  

Restricted Delivery Option

• Certified mail can include restricted delivery service if you want to confirm a specific person receives the package and signs for it.
  
  

Return Receipt Option

• Another special service available is return receipt, which provides a return postcard with the recipient's signature or an e-mail attachment with an image of the signature.