Originally Posted by
cmw0829
Maybe we have a post office employee on the board to verify - but the PO in my town told me that they delivery confirmation only confirms that the package was received at the recipient's PO, not delivered to the recipient. Does anybody know if this is true?
Cathy
Delivery confirmation/
return receipt requested has a postcard affixed to the package that must be signed by the recipient and postal service sends it back to sender.
info from USPS.com:
Certified Mail™ service
Find out when your item was delivered or delivery was attempted. Requires the signature of the recipient.
Notes •Only available at your Post Office. •Combine with a Return Receipt to see the signature of the person who accepts the package. Priority Mail, First-Class Mail $2.85
Return Receipt
Get proof an item was delivered with a postcard or email showing the recipient’s signature.
Notes •Only available at your Post Office.
Express Mail (postcard only), Priority Mail*, First-Class Mail*, Parcel Post*, Media Mail*
*When purchased with one of these Extra Services: Insurance over $200, COD, Certified Mail, Registered Mail.
$2.30 for mail receipt, $1.15 for email receipt
Return Receipt for Merchandise
Get proof that you sent an item and proof it was delivered. You’ll get a postcard showing the recipient’s signature.
Notes •Only available at your Post Office. •Contents must be merchandise.
Priority Mail, Parcel Post, Media Mail
$3.85