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Critical Mail

 

For your business

Critical Mail™ is a convenient shipping option for Commercial Plus™ mailers. It’s a great way to send important documents, tickets, or high-impact direct mail at a competitive price with the reliability and security you expect from USPS®.  It includes USPS Tracking™ service at no additional cost, so mailers can track their mailpieces and confirm delivery.

This product is a sub class of Priority Mail®, and is available for automation-compatible letters and flats.

There are 4 options with Critical Mail…

  • Critical Mail Letter
  • Critical Mail Letter with Signature
  • Critical Mail Flat
  • Critical Mail Flat with Signature

 
Critical Mail services can also be used as a return or reply vehicle.

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Features

  • Free USPS custom envelopes fit in most mailboxes
  • Multiple pickup options available
  • Offers secure mailbox delivery on first attempt
  • No surcharges for fuel or residential and rural delivery
  • Reaches every U.S. address, plus PO Box™ addresses, and most APO/FPO/DPO destinations
  • Includes USPS Tracking

 

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With Critical Mail™, you already get …

USPS Tracking™ to see tracking updates, including date and time of delivery or attempted delivery using our Track & Confirm tool.

You can add the following options online…

Insurance coverage up to $5,000.

Signature Confirmation™ to see when it was delivered or delivery was attempted, and add security by requiring a signature.

You can add the following options at a Post Office™ to…

Insure the contents.

Insurance coverage up to $5,000.

Get tracking information.

Signature Confirmation  to see when it was delivered or delivery was attempted, and add security by requiring a signature.

Learn more about Extra Services for business mailings ›

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