Tracking Certified Mail Delivery Status

Mail Tracking

How to track certified mail online?

The quick answer for tracking certified mail online is to simply enter your 20-digit certified mail tracking above. We can track your letter even if you didn't use our online tools to create your certified letter; simply enter your number and click the "track it" button.

Why should I use certified mail?

Certified mail provides electronic verification that an article was initially sent and ther further verification that the article was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made. A signature from the recipient can be requested at the time of mailing providing further proof of delivery. This service is often used and/or required for significant notifications pertaining to medical debt collection, warrants, property liens, credit information, and various legal concerns. The tracking service provided by the US Postal Service acts as a third-party verifier of compliance.

How long does it take for certified mail to arrive?

USPS Certified Mail travels at the same speed as First-Class mail. It is considered First-Class mail and requires first class postage in addition to the certified mail fees.

We've found that Certified Mail generally arrives at its destination in 1 to 5 days. Local city delivery is the fastest and it slows down the further away it travels and the smaller the destination city.

Keep in mind, the post office doesn't always capture every action that they are supposed to and it could take some time for the letter to be delivered or returned to you.

Why hasn't my certified letter been delivered?

If your certified letter has been accepted and is being tracked by the postal service, you might want to give it some extra time. If all goes well, your letter will be delivered within 10 days. If the recipient is not home, the letter will get returned to the local post office. The Post Office is not required to make delivery on Certified Mail letters; their obligation is to try and make delivery. If no one answers the door, they will often place a sticker (ps form 3849 - Redelivery Notice) on the door or in the mail box letting the recipient know that a certified letter is at the post office for them to pick up.

What if the post office can't deliver my certified letter?

After putting a notice on the door for the recipient the Certified letter is taken back to the post office and is held up to 15 days waiting for the rightful owner to come in and claim it. If the recipient doesn't pick up the letter at the post office, the postal service will return the letter to the sender of the piece.