Definition

Registered mail is a service that provides added protection to mail and provides limited indemnity in case of loss or damage.

Description of Service

Registered mail service provides compensation depending upon the actual value at the time of mailing, except that insurance is not available for articles of no value.

There is no limit on the value of articles sent as registered mail.

The following services are provided as part of registered mail service at no additional cost to the mailer:

a. A receipt;
b. A record of delivery, retained by the Postal Service for a specified period of time;
c. When registered mail is undeliverable-as-addressed and cannot be forwarded, a notice of non-delivery is provided.

Registered mail must be deposited in a manner specified by the Postal Service & is provided maximum security. Registered mail is forwarded and returned without additional charge.

Fees

The fees for registered mail are indicated in the Fee Schedule.