certified mail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of certified mail
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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File this by certified mail and hold on to the receipt, Hofmann advised.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Use certified mail, registered mail, or an approved private delivery service like FedEx or UPS, not labels from self-service kiosks or postage meters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
In its filing, the Postal Service said it’s also seeking price adjustments on special services such as money order fees and certified mail.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
If you must mail an important or large payment, it might be wise to pay for tracking — certified mail, for example, or a signature confirmation upon delivery — as a safeguard.
From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2024
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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