Today, convenience is considered essential. Businesses and individuals are relying more and more on technology, logistics, and services that offer efficiencies. Efficiencies that result in time and money saved.
Several factors contribute to the rise in the consumer's desire for convenience. The COVID-19 Pandemic certainly accelerated a change in the way the world operates and does business, but another large contributor is the buying power of generations. Baby Boomers continue to have the largest buying power. However, according to Bloomberg, Gen Z has $360 billion in disposable income and is changing the way entire industries do business.
Consider the food industry. This year, food delivery is more than a $30 billion industry. While we do live in a fast-paced world, the desire for convenience stems from the value individuals place on their time and freedom, rather than laziness.
Pair the desire for convenience with recent inflation and it’s easy to see the benefit offered by companies that can save customers time and money.
When it comes to mail, USPS Certified Mail® does not has to be expensive and time-consuming. Gone are the days of waiting in long lines at the Post Office. Instead, Certified Mail Labels lets users prepare their certified mail online from the comfort of their home or office.
Create USPS Certified Mail® labels, Priority Mail labels, and Express Mail labels with USPS Postage online! With no monthly fees, contracts, or special software or equipment needed. Sending Certified Mail is as easy as addressing, printing, and mailing!
Where can I get certified mail envelopes?
Certified Mail Labels offers two ways to send Certified Mail easily and inexpensively.
First, purchase our approved USPS Certified Mail Envelopes and use a black ink laser printer to print your label for automated mailings. This option does not require any gluing, taping, or affixing of the label to the envelope. Our envelopes have the green USPS Certified Mail banner and a large cellophane window so that USPS barcode readers can easily sort and process the Certified Mail as an automated transaction for expedited delivery.
Our envelopes are bright white in color, are made in the USA, and have been approved by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to send USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt Electronic Signatures, Restricted Delivery Certified Mail, and Certified Mail with Priority Mail 2-3 day delivery.
The second option is to print our ‘labels’ on regular printer paper using a color printer. Users can then fold and adhere the label to the outside of any envelope.
Can I get certified mail envelopes at the post office?
No, the United States Postal Service does not offer envelopes for Certified Mail.
Instead, form 3800 and/or 3811 are placed onto a user’s envelope to indicate a certified letter. Both forms adhere to a user’s mail piece and have bar codes. Form 3800 offers electronic delivery confirmation. Form 3811 offers a return receipt signature.
Certified Mail Labels allows you to skip the trip to the Post Office and saves you at least $2.75 on each letter mailed.
What envelopes can I use for certified mail?
Using Certified Mail Labels allows users to send Certified Mail using any envelopes. When printing a color copy of the created label, the green “USPS Certified Mail” identifier will be included. Then, the label just needs to be affixed to the exterior of the envelope.
Avoid placing the label on the exterior of the envelope, by using Certified Mail Labels envelopes. Our heavier grade paper (28lb.) envelopes are sturdy and machinable, which is incredibly important in ensuring prompt and proper delivery. Learn more about our quality envelopes, the ongoing paper shortage, and the importance of proper printing supplies.
What size certified mail envelope is right for me?
We offer envelopes in a variety of sizes. Our new Start-Up Packs allow users to sample our quality envelopes for less than $7.00. This low-risk option allows you to create an account and begin sending Certified Mail conveniently from your home or office.
For just $6.49, our Start-Up Pack #10s is a great way to try Certified Mail Labels with 15 Certified Mail envelopes letter size #10 which holds up to 10 sheets of paper.
For only $6.99, our Start-Up Pack Small Combo is the most inexpensive way to try Certified Mail Labels with 15 Certified Mail envelopes of various sizes- 10 Certified Mail envelopes letter size #10 which hold up to 10 sheets of paper, 3 Certified Mail envelopes booklet size 6x9 which hold up to 20 sheets of paper, and 2 Certified Mail envelopes flat size 9x12 which hold up to 70 sheets of paper.
How much does it cost to mail a certified letter envelope?
The cost varies based on the postage and special services needed by the sender.
The postage meter rate to send a 1-ounce USPS Certified Mail® letter with a Return Receipt (old-fashioned Green Card) is $8.69. If you use Certified Mail Labels with Electronic Delivery Confirmation, the cost can be reduced to $5.94. Additional options such as Return Receipt Electronic Signatures will cost $2.32.
In summary, purchasing your Certified Mail Labels online and skipping a trip to the Post Office will save you $2.75 per mailing off the old-fashioned green cards and forms.
View the current U.S. Certified Mail postal rates and how much you can save with Certified Mail Labels, here.
About Certified Mail Labels
Our bank-grade encryption offers a secure 10-year compliance archive at no extra cost. Users receive email notifications with Electronic Delivery Confirmations, Return Receipt Signatures, and tracking for each certified letter mailed.
Gone are the days of stickers, forms, and long lines at the Post Office! With no monthly fees or special equipment, Certified Mail Labels is fast and effective. Users have access to proof of delivery, proof of mailing, letter tracking information, and delivery confirmation for each compliance letter sent, available 24/7 – 365 days a year.
Create your account now and be on your way to saving time and money today!
Consider our full-service print and mail option and skip the trip to both the printer and Post Office. Contact our customer support team to learn more about our full-service solutions.
Learn more about Certified Mail and how Certified Mail Labels works, here.
