# 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](https://www.usps.com/ship/insurance-extra-services.htm)
- **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](https://www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm)

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## 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.

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## 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

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## How it works in Check Supply

1. Select **Certified Mail** at checkout.
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](https://faq.usps.com/s/article/USPS-Tracking-The-Basics)
4. Your **funds stay in your account until the check is cashed**, and you can **cancel or reissue** before deposit if needed.

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## 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](https://www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm)
- 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](https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail.htm), [USPS Priority Mail Express](https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail-express.htm)

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## Pricing

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

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## 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.”

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## 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](https://www.usps.com/ship/first-class-mail.htm)

**Do I get tracking?**  
Yes. USPS provides a **tracking number** and a **delivery record** you can reference. [USPS Tracking Basics](https://faq.usps.com/s/article/USPS-Tracking-The-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](https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail.htm), [USPS Express](https://www.usps.com/ship/priority-mail-express.htm)

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

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## 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.

CS  
The Check Supply Team  
We build infrastructure for mailing a paper check — for the small business, the landlord, and the credit union next door.