Sending Certified Mail with USPS shipping labels in SendPro Online

You can use Certified Mail to get proof of mailing and electronic record of delivery when you print USPS shipping labels. Certified Mail is only available when using First Class or Priority Mail.

Select your version of SendPro Online

There are currently two versions of SendPro Online. Click on the image that matches your SendPro Online Home screen to view the instructions for your version.

SendPro Online (classic)

1. Select USPS from the Home screen or USPS Label from the Print menu.
2. Select or enter the recipient address.
3. Select Continue.
4. Select the type of package and enter the package information if required.
5. Select Continue.
6. Select a First Class or Priority Mail service.
7. From the Extra Services list, choose Certified Mail.
8. (Optional) Select Return Receipt or Return Receipt Electronic.
9. Select Print.

Important: For Return Receipt, you must attach USPS Form 3800 for Certified Mail and USPS Form 3811.

SendPro Online (new)

1. On the Create Shipping Labels tab, select your packaging type.
2. Enter the recipient address, or select the address book icon to select an address from the address book.
3. Select Next.
4. Select the packaging type.
5. Select Next.
6. Select the specific package type (if using USPS packaging) or enter the package information (is using your own box or envelope).
7. Select Next.
8. Select First Class or Priority Mail.
9. From the Extra Services list, choose Certified Mail.
   
10. (Optional) Select Return Receipt or Return Receipt Electronic.
    
11. If you selected Return Receipt, enter the Return Receipt Number. This should be the tracking ID found on form 3811.
    
    Important: For Return Receipt, you must attach USPS Form 3800 for Certified Mail and USPS Form 3811.
12. Select Print.

Related topics

• Creating a domestic shipping label in SendPro Online
• Using Electronic Return Receipts in SendPro Online
• Order USPS Forms 3800 and 3811