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USPS Special Service Chart

THIS REFERENCE CHART SHOWS WHICH SPECIAL POSTAL SERVICES ARE COMPATIBLE WITH VARIOUS CLASSES OF MAIL

Special Service Classes to Which Applicable Evidence of Mailing Proof of Delivery Additional Security Against Loss Insurance Against Loss Travels Enroute with Other Mail Cost
Certificate Of Mailing First
Standard
(A)
Standard (B)		 X       X $0.95
Certified First Class & Priority Optional X     X $2.40
Registered * First Class X X X Optional   Min. $7.90
(w/o Postal
Insurance)
Insured
**
***		 First
Standard
(A)
Standard (B)		 Optional X   X X Min. $1.35
Special Delivery All Classes Except Express         X Min. $9.95
Special Handling Standard
(A)
Standard (B)		         X Min. $5.40

*
**
*** 		Registered option is available with or without postal insurance. Items without provable value do not require insurance.
Applies to 1st Class/Priority Mail that contains merchandise.
Express mail containing merchandise is insured at no cost to $500.00.

Types of Return Receipts

  1. Return receipt at time of mailing:
    $1.85 (To whom delivered and date).
    Return Receipt Optional Service Available With Certified, Registered, Insured (Over $50.00 Value) C.O.D. And Express Mail
  2. Restricted delivery:
    $3.75 (Will be delivered only to addressee or persons authorized in writing to receive mail.)