Payment

Funding your account with a credit card is the fastest way to get started.

After you’ve logged in to your account, navigate to Management > Payment/Add Money. Click the button to set up your credit card.

** You can also earn our cash discount by mailing us a paper check, sending a bank wire or electronic ACH fund transfer. Call us at 800-406-1792 with any questions.

Understanding the Cost of Certified Mail

When comparing Certified Mail prices, it is important to understand that the total cost is made up of several separate USPS services.

1. First-Class Mail Postage

Every Certified Mail letter requires postage.

For a standard 1-ounce letter, Certified Mail Labels uses the applicable commercial First-Class Mail postage rate.

Heavier letters require additional postage based on weight and size.

2. USPS Certified Mail Fee

Certified Mail is an additional USPS service that provides:

Proof your letter was mailed
A unique USPS Certified Mail tracking number
USPS acceptance and tracking events
Delivery or attempted-delivery status

The current USPS Certified Mail fee is $5.55.

3. Proof of Delivery

You can select the level of delivery evidence appropriate for your mailing.

Electronic Delivery Confirmation — $0.95

Electronic Delivery Confirmation provides an electronic record showing USPS delivery information for your Certified Mail letter.

This is included in our $7.28 starting price for a 1-ounce Certified Mail Label.

Return Receipt Electronic — Signature Available

When you need evidence of the recipient's signature, add USPS Return Receipt Electronic.

Instead of waiting for a physical green postcard to be returned through the mail, the electronic Return Receipt provides the delivery and signature record electronically.

Traditional Return Receipt — Green Card

At a Post Office retail counter, a 1-ounce Certified Mail letter using the traditional Return Receipt green card (PS Form 3811) costs:

$0.82 First-Class Mail postage
+ $5.55 Certified Mail
+ $4.65 Return Receipt green card
= $11.02

The traditional green card provides additional signature evidence, so it should not be confused with basic Electronic Delivery Confirmation.

$7.28 Online vs. $11.02 at the Post Office Counter

Certified Mail Labels — Starting at $7.28

1-Oz. Certified Mail + Electronic Delivery Confirmation

✓ First-Class Mail postage
✓ Certified Mail service
✓ USPS tracking
✓ Proof of mailing
✓ Electronic Delivery Confirmation
✓ Online tracking records
✓ No trip to the Post Office
✓ 10 Year storage of your records
✓ No monthly fee

$7.28

Post Office Counter — $11.02

1-Oz. Certified Mail + Traditional Green Card Return Receipt

✓ First-Class Mail postage
✓ Certified Mail service
✓ USPS tracking
✓ Proof of mailing
✓ Physical Return Receipt (green card)
✓ Recipient signature

$11.02

Important: These are different levels of delivery evidence. The $11.02 Post Office option includes the traditional Return Receipt green card and recipient signature. If your mailing requires signature evidence, Certified Mail Labels also offers Return Receipt Electronic.

Choose the Proof You Need

Not every Certified Mail letter requires a signature.

Need proof that USPS delivered your Certified Mail letter?

Choose Certified Mail with Electronic Delivery Confirmation.

Starting at $7.28 for a 1-ounce letter.

Need the recipient's signature?

Add USPS Return Receipt Electronic to your Certified Mail letter.

You receive the signature electronically without waiting for the traditional green postcard to be returned through the mail.

No Monthly Fees or Contracts

Certified Mail Labels is designed for organizations that want an easier way to manage Certified Mail without postage meters, special software, or monthly subscription fees.

You simply fund your account and pay for the mailing services you use.

Use Certified Mail Labels for:

Single Certified Mail letters
Excel batch Certified Mail processing
Same-Day Print & Mail
USPS tracking and delivery records
Electronic Return Receipts
USPS SCAN Forms
Mailing reports
10-year searchable tracking archives
API and SFTP mailing automation

Create an account for free. Pay only when you mail.

How Do I Pay for Certified Mail Labels?

Before purchasing live postage, funds must be available in your Certified Mail Labels account.

We provide several convenient funding options.

Credit or Debit Card

Credit and debit cards provide one of the fastest ways to fund your account and begin mailing.

After logging in:

Management → Payment / Add Money → Add Payment Method

ACH / Electronic Bank Transfer

Businesses that prefer electronic bank payments can fund their accounts using ACH.

Eligible payment methods may qualify for our cash discount pricing.

Bank Wire

Bank-wire funding is available for organizations that prefer to transfer larger account balances directly.

Paper Check

Organizations may also fund their account by check.

Contact our U.S.-based Customer Support Team at 800-406-1792 if you need assistance establishing the best payment method for your organization.

Built for Business, Legal, Government and Compliance Mail

Certified Mail Labels helps organizations create, track, document, and manage USPS Certified Mail from one online platform.

Our solutions are used for mailing workflows involving:

Law firms and legal departments
Federal, state and local government
Financial institutions
Property management
Insurance
Healthcare administration
Collections
Compliance departments
Corporate legal notices
High-volume business mailers

From one letter to thousands, you can create Certified Mail, monitor USPS delivery events, retrieve mailing documentation, and maintain your records online.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to send a Certified Mail letter?

A 1-ounce Certified Mail letter with Electronic Delivery Confirmation starts at $7.28 through Certified Mail Labels. The total includes First-Class Mail postage, the USPS Certified Mail fee, and Electronic Delivery Confirmation.

How much is Certified Mail at the Post Office?

A 1-ounce First-Class Certified Mail letter with the traditional Return Receipt green card costs $11.02 at current USPS retail rates: $0.82 postage + $5.55 Certified Mail + $4.65 Return Receipt.

Why is the $7.28 Certified Mail Labels price lower than $11.02?

They include different proof-of-delivery services. The $7.28 option includes Electronic Delivery Confirmation, while the $11.02 Post Office example includes the traditional Return Receipt green card and recipient signature.

If you require signature evidence, Certified Mail Labels also offers USPS Return Receipt Electronic.

Do I need a Return Receipt for Certified Mail?

No. A Return Receipt is an optional USPS service. Certified Mail itself provides proof of mailing, tracking, and delivery or attempted-delivery information.

Add a Return Receipt when your business, legal, regulatory, or internal requirements call for recipient signature evidence.

What is Return Receipt Electronic?

Return Receipt Electronic provides the recipient's delivery signature electronically rather than returning a physical PS Form 3811 green postcard through the mail.

Does Certified Mail Labels charge a monthly fee?

No. There are no monthly fees or contracts. Create your account for free and pay as you mail.

Can businesses send Certified Mail in batches?

Yes. Certified Mail Labels supports individual letters, Excel batch processing, Same-Day Print & Mail, and API/SFTP automation for higher-volume mailers.

Start Sending Certified Mail Online

Create your free account and send Certified Mail without making a trip to the Post Office.

Starting at $7.28 for a 1-ounce Certified Mail letter with Electronic Delivery Confirmation.

No Monthly Fees • No Contracts • Pay As You Mail

Funding your Certified Mail Labels Account: You have several options for funding your account. Funds must be available in your account before you can print live mailing labels.