canada post registered mail vs xpresspost 

Know when your letter arrived and who signed for it Use Registered MailTM to prove your letter arrived safely. You’ll get a copy of the signature for mail sent in Canada and a date-stamped official receipt for international mailings. Available at the post office. What proof do I get with Registered Mail? It depends on where you’re sending it: Registered Mail Canada (domestic) You can send letters, documents and small items like coins and jewellery by Registered Mail. Here’s the proof you’ll receive when it’s delivered: Signature of the person who signed when it was delivered Date it was signed Mailing receipt Registered Mail U.S. and international You can send letters and documents by Registered Mail. Here’s the proof you’ll receive when it’s delivered: Date-stamped official receipt Combine with XpresspostTM – USA to get a signature for Registered Mail sent to the U.S. If speed is a consideration, or you want to send an item that’s not a letter or document use our parcel services. How much does it cost and where can I buy it? Registered Mail is available for purchase at your local post office. $9.75 for Registered Mail* + regular postage price Find a post office Delivery speed Delivery distance Local Regional National U.S. International Projected arrival date (business days) 2 3 4 2–3 4–7 Actual times may vary. International delivery estimates depend on the destination country's postal service and other criteria. Included features and additional options Features Paid options Track Track You can track mail in Canada using the unique tracking number. Get email notifications or use our mobile app. Xpresspost – USA can be combined with Registered Mail to include the track feature. Delivery Return to sender Mail is returned to you if the person you’re sending it to has moved or the address is incomplete or doesn’t exist. Forwarded mail If you send Registered Mail to someone’s old address, we’ll forward the mail to the new address (if the person you’re sending it to purchased our Mail Forwarding™ service). Peace of mind Signature Only available for Registered Mail sent in Canada and by Xpresspost – USA Liability coverage up to $100 Letters sent in Canada have an automatic $100 coverage. Purchase additional liability for valuable items. Liability coverage up to $60 for U.S. and international Registered Mail. Terms and conditions apply. Proof of mailing Get proof of mail registration when you purchase at a post office. Need more information? Read our Registered Mail (Canada) and Registered Mail (U.S and international) guides for details on features, options and terms and conditions. * Terms and conditions apply. Support How to prepare your Registered Mail for delivery Registered Mail dimensions and weight specifications How to know who signed for your package Useful links Have a parcel to send? Ship parcels anywhere in Canada or around the world. We have competitive prices and reliable service. Ship with us Fast and cost-effective shipping When you need next day or 2-day shipping, choose XpresspostTM. Service includes tracking and an on-time delivery guarantee. See more on Xpresspost Looking for a postal code? Get a Canadian postal code for a street address, rural route, postal box or general delivery. Find a postal code