Certified Mail Check: Existing Credits and Service Update

Service update — October 20, 2026: Certified Mail is no longer available for purchase because of unreliable delivery and tracking. Existing Certified Mail credits can still be used to send Certified Mail checks. New purchases are limited to First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, and Priority Mail Express; Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express include USPS tracking.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Verify deadlines and requirements with your recipient.

TL;DR

• Existing credits: Customers with Certified Mail credits can still send Certified Mail checks, with tracking and a delivery record. Additional Certified Mail credits are no longer sold. USPS Certified Mail
• Why it matters: You get visibility and documentation when a check must be provably delivered (rent, legal notices, insurance, HOA).
• Price: $12.99 per check.
• Timing: Mailed same business day if submitted by our print cutoff; USPS transit typically 1–5 business days for First‑Class with Certified service. USPS First‑Class Mail

Why we added Certified Mail Check

Customers asked for a way to mail checks with tracking and delivery proof when a standard First‑Class letter wasn’t enough. Certified Mail provides a USPS delivery record, so you can document when a recipient received your payment—useful for time‑sensitive rent, notices, and high‑value invoices.

Who it’s for (common use cases)

• Rent or security deposits where you want delivery confirmation
• Legal or notice letters (e.g., demand letters) that require proof
• Insurance premiums/invoices that must be documented as delivered
• HOA/condo dues and assessments during disputes
• Vendors that insist on checks but need reliable, documented delivery
• Business transactions requiring record‑keeping, such as contract retainers, equipment rentals, and B2B invoice payments where you need a USPS delivery record for audit files
• Transactions needing signature and proof of delivery, including certified demand letters, notice to cure/quit, shipment release payments, and escrow disbursements

Using an existing Certified Mail credit

1. Select an existing Certified Mail credit when sending a check. Additional Certified Mail credits cannot be purchased.
2. We print and mail the check via USPS First‑Class with Certified Mail service.
3. You get a tracking number in the app and proof of delivery when USPS marks it delivered. USPS Tracking Basics
4. Your funds stay in your account until the check is cashed, and you can cancel or reissue before deposit if needed.

Delivery speed and documentation

• USPS First‑Class Mail typically arrives in 1–5 business days; Certified Mail adds tracking and delivery record. USPS First‑Class
• You’ll see accepted → in transit → delivered events where available.
• Need faster service? Consider Priority (tracked, faster) or Express (overnight to 2‑day guarantee in most areas). USPS Priority Mail, USPS Priority Mail Express

Historical pricing

• Certified Mail Check — $12.99
• Includes: USPS Certified Mail service, tracking number, and proof of delivery

Examples you might relate to

• “My landlord requires a check and I need a receipt that it arrived.”
• “I’m mailing a demand letter with payment and want documentation.”
• “The vendor lost my First‑Class payment once—I want tracking this time.”

FAQs

Is Certified Mail faster than First‑Class?
Transit time is similar because Certified is an extra service on First‑Class Mail; expect 1–5 USPS business days plus internal processing at the recipient. USPS First‑Class

Do I get tracking?
Yes. USPS provides a tracking number and a delivery record you can reference. USPS Tracking Basics

Which tracked services can I choose now?

Check Supply offers Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express with tracking. Certified Mail remains available to customers using existing Certified Mail credits, but additional credits are no longer sold. Delivery estimates depend on USPS and the destination. USPS Priority, USPS Express

When will funds leave my account?
With Check Supply, funds stay in your account until the check is cashed by the recipient.

Conclusion

For a new tracked check purchase, choose Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express in the app. If you already have a Certified Mail credit, you can still use it to send a Certified Mail check. These services do not replace Certified Mail documentation if a recipient specifically requires it; confirm those requirements before sending.