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Return Receipt for Merchandise  
Verify both mailing and delivery to your customers.
Return Receipt for Merchandise provides both a mailing receipt and a signed, dated Return Receipt postcard.

When you need to prove that merchandise has been sent to your customers, and received by them, choose Return Receipt for Merchandise. This service is available only at the time of mailing and does not include insurance.

Learn about Features and Fees for Return Receipt for Merchandise.
 
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You can use Return Receipt for Merchandise with:

Priority Mail® - Cost effective delivery in an average of 2-3 days.
Package Services - Small and large packages, large envelopes and tube. Can be used for Parcel Post, Media Mail, and Bound Printed Matter. Contents must be merchandise.
Standard Mail - Items weighing less than 16 ounces can be sent at discounted presorted and automation rates.

You can combine Return Receipt for Merchandise with these Extra Services:

Insured Mail - Insurance against loss or damage for merchandise and gifts.
Delivery Confirmation™ - Provides date and time of delivery or attempted delivery.
Special Handling - Provides preferential handling for fragile or perishable items.
Parcel Airlift Service (PAL) - Have your package sent by air to or from a military base outside the 48 contiguous states.


Related Publications

Domestic Mail Manual - Read our Quick Guide to Mailing within the U.S.
Return Receipt for Merchandise, Domestic Mail Manual (HTML)

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