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Published one-page Certified Mail examples start at $8.43 per letter with black-and-white printing and Electronic Delivery Confirmation. That option provides tracking and delivery confirmation without a recipient signature.
A one-page letter with Electronic Return Receipt and a PDF signature record is $11.34 in the published example. Final totals depend on page count, mailpiece size and weight, print choices, and services selected.
Published rate check: November 14, 2026Send Certified Mail’s pricing page does not state a separate service-rate effective date.USPS Notice 123 rates effective July 12, 2026
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One-page, long-document, and batch examples
| Mailing option | Printing and mailing | Tracking/status | Return receipt with signature | Affidavit | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard configurationShort individual letter · 1 page · black & white | 1-page black-and-white letter and Certified Mail label; USPS postage included in the example price. | USPS acceptance receipt, tracking and Electronic Delivery Confirmation; no recipient signature. | Not included. Choose Return Receipt Electronic for a PDF signature record. | Not stated as included in the published example; ask us about availability and price. | $8.43per 1-page letter |
| Return Receipt configurationShort individual letter · 1 page · black & white | Same one-page black-and-white printing, Certified Mail and postage assumptions as Standard. | USPS acceptance receipt and tracking, with the selected Electronic Return Receipt service. | Included: PDF signature record. The published one-page example is $2.91 above Standard. | Not stated as included in the published example; ask us about availability and price. | $11.34per 1-page letter |
| Longer document5 pages · black & white · one recipient | $1.15 first page + 4 additional pages at $0.40 each; postage can increase with weight. | Standard example: USPS acceptance receipt, tracking and Electronic Delivery Confirmation; no signature. | Not included; Return Receipt Electronic is an optional service. | Not stated as included in the published example; ask us about availability and price. | $10.03+print-added example before any postage increase |
| Batch configuration25 separate 1-page letters · black & white · one recipient each | One-page printing, envelope preparation and postage per recipient; no volume discount assumed. | USPS acceptance and tracking per mailing, with Electronic Delivery Confirmation; no signature. | Not included in the example; select it per eligible mailing for an additional charge. | Not stated as included in the published example; ask us about availability and price. | $210.75illustrative 25 × $8.43; no volume rate applied |
The 5-page example adds four black-and-white print pages ($1.60) to the published $8.43 one-page example. It assumes the postage portion does not change; additional weight may raise postage, so $10.03 is an illustrative floor, not a final quote. Batch math uses the published $8.43 per-letter example and does not include an unverified volume discount.
Examples use the currently published price details and the assumptions shown. Verify the actual total in the estimator before submitting; estimates and USPS charges can change.
What the price covers
Included service, and optional extras.
The standard published Certified Mail price combines printing and mailing charges with the selected USPS service. Choose the signature option only when your mailing needs it.
Get an itemized estimatePostage and USPS service
The published Certified Mail example includes First-Class postage, Certified Mail, USPS acceptance receipt, tracking and delivery confirmation.
Signature is optional
Electronic Delivery Confirmation has no recipient signature. Electronic Return Receipt is the separate option that provides a PDF signature record.
Records and affidavit
USPS acceptance and tracking records are part of the published example. A notarized affidavit is not stated as included in the published price; contact us for availability and pricing.
Printing options
Additional-page and print rates
- Black-and-white, first page (includes label + 1-page letter)$1.15
- Black-and-white, each additional page$0.40
- Color, first page$1.30
- Color, each additional page$0.60
- Duplex printingNo extra print charge
These are published printing rates. The example totals also include USPS postage and mailing services; extra pages can affect postage based on final weight.
Postage and volume
Final postage depends on the mailpiece.
Weight and size
USPS postage depends on the printed page count, finished mailpiece weight and envelope size. Additional pages can move a letter into a higher postage weight tier. The price estimator accounts for the page count you enter.
Batch and volume pricing
The batch example above uses the one-piece published rate, with no bulk discount assumed. Contact Us for a volume quote based on quantity, page count, print choice and signature requirements.
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