- Price
- from €11.95incl. VAT, 2 pages included
- Delivery time
- 3 to 5 business daysusually, after posting
- Proof
- Delivery record+ tracking and proof of mailing
- Handed to the post
- Upload by 9:00 Pacificon a US business day, in that day's print run
- Counts as
- Domestic USPS mailprinted and posted in United States
Can you send certified mail from overseas?
Not from a post office abroad. Certified Mail is a USPS service for mail inside the United States, so a letter posted in another country cannot carry it. A letter printed and mailed in the US can, from the first scan.
That matters when a US lease, contract or state law says certified mail: an international registered letter is a different service with a foreign tracking number.
| Posted where you live | Printed in the US | |
|---|---|---|
| Service | International registered mail | USPS Certified Mail |
| Tracking number | From your country's post | USPS |
| Return receipt with signature | Paper card, if offered | Electronic, as a PDF |
| Delivery time | Often one to two weeks | Usually 3 to 5 business days after posting |
Which US address can you use as sender?
The sender address on the letter must be in the United States. USPS returns undeliverable Certified Mail there, and it is the address the recipient will answer.
- Your US home or office, if you kept one
- A relative's or friend's address, with their agreement
- A US mail forwarding or virtual mailbox address
- Your company's US office or registered agent
Who sends US certified mail from abroad?
- US citizens abroad replying to the IRS
- Former tenants asking for a security deposit back
- Owners of US property who live in Europe
- European companies with a US office chasing a customer
How do you send it?
- Write the letter with your US sender address at the top.
- Put the recipient's US address in the window area.
- Upload the PDF and choose the United States.
- Follow it with the USPS tracking number and keep the proof PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy USPS Certified Mail outside the US?
No. It is a USPS service for mail inside the US. A letter printed and mailed in the US can carry it.
How do I send certified mail from overseas?
Upload the PDF here. It is printed in the US and mailed USPS Certified Mail, with a US sender address on the letter.
How long does it take?
Usually 3 to 5 business days after posting. Upload by 9:00 Pacific time on a US business day and the letter goes into that day's print run.
Can I get a return receipt?
Yes. Choose Certified Mail with return receipt and you get a PDF from USPS with the recipient's signature.
Do I need a printer?
No. A PDF from your phone or laptop is enough.