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Can you send a certified letter with return receipt to the IRS Center in Fresno CA?
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Does a certified letter have to be signed for by the addressee?
"Certified" letter, not, necessarily.You can request a "return receipt" which will show that it was delivered to the address but not necessarily to whom.But, a "registered" letter can be sent with a "return receipt" stipulating "deliver to addressee only." Of course it will cost more for this additional service.
What is the purpose of sending a certified letter?
When you send a certified letter, the person receiving it has to sign a receipt acknowledging it was delivered and received. The receipt (or a copy) is sent to the person who mailed it to prove that the letter was delivered and received. This eliminates the excuse "I never received it" - especially in legal matters.
How much do it cost to have a letter certified at the post office?
The certified mail fee is $2.95 in addition to postage. For example, to mail a one-ounce letter by certified mail with no return receipt, the price is $.45 for postage plus $2.95 for the certified mail fee for a total of $3.40. A return receipt costs extra. For more information about rates, see the Sources and related links section, below.
How do you write a certified letter?
You write your letter as usual, then mail it Certified, at a US Post Office. Be certain, though, as you would for any business or legal matter, that your letter contains the name and address of both yourself and recipient, and is dated. You do not mark the letter itself "Certified," although you may note in the body text that you are mailing the letter Certified. Seal and address your letter as usual. At the Post Office, obtain and fill out a Certified Mail form. You likely also want to use a Return Receipt form. Your cost at the window will be the postage cost of sending your letter (which must be sent either First-Class Mail or Priority Mail), plus the Certified Mail fee of $2.65, plus a Return Receipt fee, if you desire this service, of $0.85 for email confirmation or $2.15 for confirmation by mail. These are the costs in effect at this time, June of 2007.
What is certified mail used for?
Certified mail is mail that is designed to ensure it gets to its proper recipient. Generally when someone sends a certified letter, he wants to ensure that it gets to the recipient and a receipt signed by the recipient at the time the letter was delivered is sent back to the sender, giving the sender a record that such mail has been delivered.
Can you send a certified letter with return receipt to PO Box?
Yes. The Post Office will place a card telling the owner of the box they have a letter for them and to go to the customer service desk to pick it up. - wjs1632 -
How do you certify a letter?
You write your letter as usual, then mail it Certified, at a US Post Office. Be certain, though, as you would for any business or legal matter, that your letter contains the name and address of both yourself and recipient, and is dated. You do not mark the letter itself "Certified," although you may note in the body text that you are mailing the letter Certified. Seal and address your letter as usual. At the Post Office, obtain and fill out a Certified Mail form. You likely also want to use a Return Receipt form. Your cost at the window will be the postage cost of sending your letter (which must be sent either First-Class Mail or Priority Mail), plus the Certified Mail fee of $2.65, plus a Return Receipt fee, if you desire this service, of $0.85 for email confirmation or $2.15 for confirmation by mail. These are the costs in effect at this time, June of 2007.
Can a certified letter be used in court as evidence?
Yes, a certified letter can be used as evidence in court. The sender can use the certified mail receipt to prove that the letter was sent and received by the intended recipient. However, the contents of the letter may not be admissible as evidence unless they meet the requirements for relevance and authenticity.
What does a certified letter look like?
A certified letter should be written just as any other business letter, but you should note above the name and address of the person to whom it is addressed "Sent Certified Mail, Article No. ***********" The Article Number should correspond to the Certified Mail Receipt form (PS Form 3800) from the USPS. This means that you should pick up the form from the Post Office before you print your letter, so that the article number can be printed, rather than hand-written in.
What is the difference between a certified letter and a registered letter?
AnswerCertified letters travel with regular mail; you get a receipt "certifying" that you sent it, along with tracking which shows it has been delivered. If you also purchase the "return receipt" (the little green card they attach) you will not receive a physical article saying your item has been delivered. Most people get the "return receipt" at small additional cost. "Return receipt" isn't necessary unless you are unable to enter the tracking number online. "Certified" is cheaper than a "registered letter", which travels outside the regular mail flow, it is signed for and individually handled at every stop in the process. It therefore takes more time to be delivered and is more expensive. Because it is considered more secure, valuables are often sent "registered" rather than "certified." If lost, there is a "log book" record of the travels of the registered letter (or package) at every stop, making recovery more likely.Certified mail is not insured unless you buy extra insurance from the post office at additional cost. Registered mail is insured up to $25,000, or more with the purchase of additional insurance.A "certified" letter will be delivered to anyone at a particular address if they sign for it (a secretary at an office, for instance), but a "restricted certified letter" will be delivered only to the person whose name appears on the envelope.The legal system: courts, lawyers, etc. generally use certified mail with return receipt to prove that their documents were both mailed - and received.Regular first class mail is the cheapest, followed by "certified", with "registered" being the most expensive.
Why does the letter need to be certified?
A letter should be sent "certified" to record that you actually made an attempt to contact someone at that listed address. It also guarantees someone received the letter sent. In the Medical field, where liability is of great concern, sending a certified letter shows as proof, that you made an attempt on X date, to contact X person specified, and that X person received the letter. This way, if anyone asks HOW you can prove you contacted the person, you have a receipt showing the proof.
What can I do if my friend driving my car and don't want return the car?
Your friend has basically stolen your car, but since you gave them the keys it is not a illegal theft until you can prove they now have the vehicle without your permission. You have to send them a certified letter demanding return of your property within 10 days of receipt. After they receive your letter and the 10 days have expired you may take your certified receipt and copy of your letter to your local police department and file theft charges against the person who kept your vehicle illegally.
