Registered Mail

    Know when your letter arrived and who signed for it

    Use Registered MailTM to prove your letter arrived safely. You’ll get a copy of the signature for mail sent in Canada. Available at the post office.

    What proof do I get with Registered Mail?

    It depends on where you’ re sending it:

    Registered Mail Canada (domestic)

    You can send letters, documents and small items like coins and jewellery by Registered Mail. Here’s the proof you’ll receive when it’s delivered:
    • Signature of the person who signed when it was delivered
    • Date it was signed 
    • Mailing receipt

    Registered Mail U.S. and international

    You can send letters and documents by Registered Mail. Here’s the proof you’ll receive when it’s sent: 
    • Date-stamped official receipt
    If speed is a consideration, or you want to send an item that’s not a letter or document use our parcel services.

    How much does it cost and where can I buy it?

    Registered Mail* is available for purchase at your local post office. Prices are additional to regular postage prices.

    Delivery speed

    Delivery distance Local Regional National U.S. International
    Projected arrival date
    (business days)    		 2 3 4 2–3 4–7
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    Delivery distance Local Regional National U.S. International
    Projected arrival date
    (business days)    		 2 3 4 2–3 4–7
    Actual times may vary. International delivery estimates depend on the destination country's postal service and other criteria.

    Included features and additional options

    Track

    Track

    You can track mail in Canada using the unique tracking number. Get email notifications or use our mobile app.

    Delivery

    Return to sender

    Mail is returned to you if the person you’re sending it to has moved or the address is incomplete or doesn’t exist.


    Forwarded mail

    If you send Registered Mail to someone’s old address, we’ll forward the mail to the new address (if the person you’re sending it to purchased our Mail Forwarding™ service).

    Peace of mind

    Signature

    Only available for Registered Mail sent in Canada and by Xpresspost –USA


    Liability coverage up to $100

    Letters sent in Canada have an automatic $100 coverage. Purchase additional liability for valuable items. Liability coverage up to $60 for U.S. and international Registered Mail. Terms and conditions apply.


    Proof of mailing

    Get proof of mail registration when you purchase at a post office.

    Additional liability coverage

    Up to $5,000 in Canada only. Terms and conditions apply.

    Hard copy signature

    Have a hard copy of the name and signature sent to you for a fee.
    * Terms and conditions apply.

    Support

    How to prepare your Registered Mail for deliveryRegistered Mail dimensions and weight specificationsHow to know who signed for your package

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