Mail A Letter User Guide
How to mail a letter:
Step 1: Draft (Compose and/or Upload)
- Login using your email address and password.
- Click on the Compose tab.
- Choose your recipient using the drop down menu above the composition box.
- You may select optional mailing and delivery services. Click on the special service you wish to add to your letter. (See below for
service descriptions)
- Compose your letter and/or upload your letter attachments.
You do not need to add anything to the Compose box if you are
uploading your letter.
- Click "Mail" at the bottom of the composition box and continue with the next step.
Or, click "Save as Draft" at the bottom of the
composition box. Your letter will be listed in your Mailbox
under the "In Draft" tab. You can preview, edit, delete
the letter and you can click "Mail" from the MailBox
page.
- Submission of letters through an API or email is available.
Contact us to inquire about these alternatives
means.
Step 2: In Production
- Once you click "Mail" you will see the Order Preview page. You will still be able to
preview and/or edit the order if you need to make adjustments. To process the letter order, choose a payment option and follow the instructions to complete the order.
- Your letter is now in production and will be mailed within
24 hrs, Monday through Friday.
- If you choose express mail, your letter will be mailed as soon as possible to expedite delivery.
- You can see your letter being processed in your MailBox on the "In Production" and "All" tabs.
Step 3: Letter Mailed
- Once the letter is mailed, you will receive an email notification with the details of the mailing including the tracking number where applicable.
- You can see your letter as mailed in your MailBox on the "Mailed" and "All" tabs.
- AllAll letters have a mailing # for identification of the order.
- If you requested a service with a return receipt, you will receive the tracking number in your confirmation email and it's available on the Mailed tab on the MailBox page. It links directly to the USPS for your convenience. Simply click on the link and provide the USPS your email address. They will send you a PDF of the recipient's signature.
Optional Mailing Services:
Ivory Fine Linen Paper & Envelopes
Choose our ivory-colored fine linen paper and envelopes for a high quality
look & feel. Use this paper for a variety of printing needs: important business
documents, letterheads, resumes, announcements, legal documents and more.
Paper is 25% cotton, 8.5in. x 11in., watermarked, 24lb, and acid-free.
Envelopes are #10 (legal size) and also 25% cotton giving your entire
mailing that 'something extra'.
Self-Addressed Return Envelope
Include a self-addressed return envelope with your address so your recipients can easily
respond to your letters. The address used is the one you provide on your
Account page. All addresses within the US will include a first class stamp
so the recipient does not need to add postage. Non-US addresses will not
include postage.
Optional Delivery Services:
Express Mail
Express Mail is the fastest service for time-sensitive letters and documents
with guaranteed overnight delivery to most US locations. Express
International is a reliable, expedited service to over 190 countries; now
available with day-certain delivery to select destinations.
- The fastest way to send letters
- No Saturday delivery charges, no residential surcharges, no other surcharges
- Delivery available to mailboxes and P.O. Boxes
- Free tracking information provided
Certified Mail
Certified Mail is a type of special mail service that provides complete
delivery and mailing information. A Return Receipt with the recipient's
signature and date/time of delivery is included.
Available for US addresses only.
- Unique tracking number provided for complete delivery information
- Verification of the date and time of delivery to the USPS online
- Verification of the delivery attempts and date and time of delivery
- Electronic Return Receipt included
Restricted Recipient Mail
When you have to make absolutely certain your letter gets into the hands of one person and one person alone. For this, the USPS offers Restricted Delivery - be absolutely certain that your mail is received only by the addressee (or in limited cases, a designated agent).
Available for US addresses only.
- Unique tracking number provided for complete delivery information
- Verification of the date and time of delivery to the USPS online
- Verification of the delivery attempts and date and time of delivery
- Electronic Return Receipt included
USPS Receipts:
USPS receipts provide you with evidence
of mailing and delivery.
Available with Certified and Registered Mail only.
- Electronic Return Receipt emailed by the USPS. Receive a proof of delivery letter as a PDF attachment that includes an image of the recipient’s signature. This option is automatically included in Certified & Registered mailings. It is only available for US States, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands addresses.
Visit our FAQs page for frequently asked
questions and additional information.
Contact us if you have any questions or special requests.