certified mail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of certified mail
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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If you file on paper, you should ask for a postmark at the post-office counter or choose certified mail with a return receipt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
According to New York law, companies must notify renters by a hand-delivered letter; registered or certified mail; or by an email paired with a U.S.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023
Under the terms of his contract, Huggins would have had to submit a letter by registered or certified mail to voluntarily resign.
From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2023
After a trip to the post office — where she spent $240 sending off dispute letters by certified mail for clients — she realized more money was going out than in.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023
If you want to know the date that the Copyright Office receives your material, send it by registered or certified mail and request a return receipt.
From Copyright Basics by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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