What will I receive with Signature Confirmation™ Service?
You will be provided the following information:
- Signature and name of the recipient
- Date, time and location of the delivery
- Signature Confirmation™ requires that the recipient (or a responsible person at the residence) be present to sign for the item.
Notes:
- It does not provide USPS Tracking® of mail items.
- It does not expedite mailing, or provide a guaranteed delivery time.
- Must be purchased at the time of mailing.
- No record of a Signature Confirmation service item is maintained at the office of mailing.
Image of PS Form 153, Signature Confirmation Receipt
Items eligible for Signature Confirmation™ Service
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USPS Ground Advantage™
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Priority Mail® service items
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Parcel Select®
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Package Services
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How Much Does Signature Confirmation™ Cost?
Fees vary for Signature Confirmation Service, depending on how it was purchased (Retail vs. Electronic). For detailed fee information, go to the Price List - Notice 123 or to https://www.usps.com/ship/insurance-extra-services.htm and click on "Show Details" under Signature Confirmation.
Postage may be paid with ordinary postage stamps, meter stamps or permit imprints.
Retail vs. Electronic price for Signature Confirmation Service
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The retail fee can be purchased at your local Post Office™. The retail label, PS Form 153, is hot pink with a detachable receipt. To see an image of PS Form 153, click here. Or, you can print online Shipping Labels for Priority Mail service and qualify for the lower-fee electronic option. High-volume shippers can also print their own labels or purchase preprinted labels from the United States Postal Service®.
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The electronic fee is for mailers who purchase postage online (for example, using Click-N-Ship®) or are capable of sending and receiving electronic files of their shipments.
Whichever fee you choose, you will have access to the same Signature Confirmation features and benefits. To receive a copy of the signature, track your mail item on USPS.com then select Proof of Delivery. Follow the provided directions to receive an email with the delivery details.
