Announcing Certified Mail Check: Tracking & Proof of Delivery
This article is general information, not legal advice. Verify deadlines and requirements with your recipient.
TL;DR
- What’s new: Send checks via USPS Certified Mail directly from Check Supply—includes tracking and proof of delivery. 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
How it works in Check Supply
- Select Certified Mail at checkout.
- We print and mail the check via USPS First‑Class with Certified Mail service.
- You get a tracking number in the app and proof of delivery when USPS marks it delivered. USPS Tracking Basics
- 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
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
When should I choose Certified vs Priority or Express?
Use Certified when proof of delivery is most important. Choose Priority for faster delivery with tracking, or Express for overnight/2‑day guaranteed timelines in most areas. 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 payments that need tracking and proof of delivery, Certified Mail Check adds the documentation many situations require—without a trip to the post office. If you’re facing a deadline or want faster arrival, take a look at Priority or Express options in the app.