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:This article describes the United States Postal Service. For the band named The Postal Service see The Postal Service.

Add-on services

The Postal Service offers additional services for some types of mail.

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Delivery confirmation

  • Confirms delivery of package
  • Detailed package tracking is not included, but information is sometimes available
  • Results available online or telephone
  • Only available with First Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Package Services (Media Mail, Parcel Post, and Bound Printed Matter)

Signature confirmation

  • Confirms delivery with signature
  • Recipient's signature is kept on file
  • Only available with First Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Package Services (Media Mail, Parcel Post, and Bound Printed Matter)

Insurance

  • Provides package with insurance from loss or damage while in transit
  • Available for amounts up to $5,000
  • Covers material losses only minus depreciation

Certified Mail

  • Provides proof of mailing, and a delivery record
  • Available for First Class Mail and Priority Mail

Registered Mail

  • Provides mailing receipt, delivery record, and protection for valuables
  • Available for Priority Mail and First Class Mail

Collect On Delivery (C.O.D.)

  • Allows merchants to offer customers a chance to pay upon delivery
  • Insurance comes included with fee
  • Amount to be collected cannot exceed $1,000
  • Available for First-Class Mail, Express Mail, Priority Mail, and Package Services (Parcel Post, Bound Printed Matter, and Media Mail)