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How to mail a letter in the United States online

Upload a PDF and mail a physical letter to an address in the United States without printing, buying stamps, or visiting a post office. PostalForm shows the eligible carrier services and price before checkout.

Published Jul 17, 2026 • Updated Oct 15, 2026

Have the PDF ready?

Upload your finished PDF here. Next, add the sender address and recipient address in the United States, review the available delivery options and exact price, and pay only after review.

Fast answer

To mail a letter online to the United States, upload the finished PDF, enter the sender address and the recipient's address in the United States, and review the printable document. PostalForm checks the destination, page count, file size, and selected services before showing the final price. Nothing is mailed until you approve and pay for the order.

Carrier and local delivery in the United States

PostalForm routes eligible domestic letters through its US print-and-mail network. Final delivery is handled by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The checkout result is authoritative because eligibility can depend on the document and addresses.

Available mailing options

  • USPS First-Class Mail for eligible domestic letters. This is PostalForm's lowest-priced U.S. letter service; USPS Marketing Mail (formerly Standard Mail) is not offered.
  • Expedited mail when the entered addresses and document qualify.
  • USPS Certified Mail when you need proof of mailing and delivery history. An electronic return receipt can be added when eligible.
  • Signature service is available with eligible expedited US orders.

Certified Mail is a proof service, so it cannot be combined with expedited delivery in the same order.

How to mail your letter online

  1. Prepare the final letter as one PDF, including signatures and attachments.
  2. Upload the PDF using the file selector on this page.
  3. Enter the recipient's complete mailing address in the United States and your return address.
  4. Review the rendered pages, print settings, available delivery services, and exact price.
  5. Pay only after the address, document, and mailing option are correct. PostalForm then prints, envelopes, posts, and tracks the production handoff.

Address and document requirements

Use a complete USPS-format address with the recipient name, street address, city, two-letter state code, and ZIP Code. Upload one final PDF with all pages in the correct order. The checkout validator will flag unsupported page sizes, excessive page counts, or address problems before payment.

Pricing and delivery estimates

The price depends on the PDF page count, color or black-and-white printing, single- or double-sided printing, destination, and selected delivery or proof service. PostalForm shows the exact price and an estimated delivery window before payment. Carrier dates are estimates rather than guarantees, and registered or certified proof services cannot be combined with expedited delivery.

How you can pay

PostalForm mail orders are priced in U.S. dollars. Checkout accepts major debit and credit cards and, on compatible devices and accounts, can show Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Link. Cash App Pay is enabled in PostalForm's Stripe account for U.S. customers, but the current mail-order authorization does not offer redirect-based methods, so Cash App Pay is not yet shown for these orders. The payment methods displayed at checkout are authoritative.

Sources

Carrier and service descriptions are based on the USPS Certified Mail overview and PostalForm's currently configured provider routes. Available options are confirmed for the individual order at checkout.

Payment-method availability is based on Stripe's payment-method support matrix and dynamic payment-method eligibility rules.

Which mailing option and proof should you choose?

PostalForm offers U.S. letter mailing with different delivery and proof options. First-Class suits routine correspondence; Certified Mail adds mailing and delivery records, and Electronic Return Receipt adds a downloadable signature record. Expedited delivery prioritizes speed. Review the destination, estimated dates, total price, and required proof before paying.

Mailing option Delivery speed Proof Use when Avoid when
USPS First-Class Mail First-Class Mail delivery estimate shown before payment. Available processing scans; no recipient signature or Certified Mail receipt. Routine letters when a signed delivery record is unnecessary. Your instructions require Certified Mail, a signature, or a deadline this estimate cannot meet.
Certified Mail First-Class delivery speed; certification does not make delivery faster. USPS mailing and delivery/attempt tracking; no Electronic Return Receipt unless added. You need a recorded mailing and delivery or attempted-delivery status. You need a downloadable signature record or faster delivery.
Certified Mail + Electronic Return Receipt First-Class delivery speed; signature collection may require redelivery or pickup. Certified Mail records plus a downloadable USPS signature record when available. Your instructions call for Certified Mail with Return Receipt or you need the signature record. Your recipient requires an original enclosure, personal service, or another submission method.
Expedited / Express with signature Faster estimated delivery range shown at checkout; production cutoff and destination apply. Carrier tracking and signature option; this is separate from Certified Mail and ERR. Speed and signature matter and checkout offers the service for your destination. A rule specifically requires Certified Mail or the displayed estimate misses your deadline.

Availability and delivery estimates depend on the document and destination. Mailing proof does not establish that a recipient accepted a filing or that legal service requirements were met. Review delivery estimates and full pricing.

What you get

  • • PDF upload from desktop or phone
  • • Destination-aware address validation
  • • Local carrier routing for the United States
  • • Price and delivery estimate before payment

PostalForm U.S. First-Class mailing for one black-and-white document page plus the address page starts at $3.40. Certified Mail adds $8.00; Electronic Return Receipt adds $3.00 to Certified Mail. Your document, print choices, destination, and delivery options determine the checkout total. See the full pricing matrix.

Which mailing option and proof should you choose?

PostalForm offers U.S. letter mailing with different delivery and proof options. First-Class suits routine correspondence; Certified Mail adds mailing and delivery records, and Electronic Return Receipt adds a downloadable signature record. Expedited delivery prioritizes speed. Review the destination, estimated dates, total price, and required proof before paying.

PostalForm U.S. delivery speed and proof comparison
Mailing optionDelivery speedProofUse whenAvoid when
USPS First-Class MailFirst-Class Mail delivery estimate shown before payment.Available processing scans; no recipient signature or Certified Mail receipt.Routine letters when a signed delivery record is unnecessary.Your instructions require Certified Mail, a signature, or a deadline this estimate cannot meet.
Certified MailFirst-Class delivery speed; certification does not make delivery faster.USPS mailing and delivery/attempt tracking; no Electronic Return Receipt unless added.You need a recorded mailing and delivery or attempted-delivery status.You need a downloadable signature record or faster delivery.
Certified Mail + Electronic Return ReceiptFirst-Class delivery speed; signature collection may require redelivery or pickup.Certified Mail records plus a downloadable USPS signature record when available.Your instructions call for Certified Mail with Return Receipt or you need the signature record.Your recipient requires an original enclosure, personal service, or another submission method.
Expedited / Express with signatureFaster estimated delivery range shown at checkout; production cutoff and destination apply.Carrier tracking and signature option; this is separate from Certified Mail and ERR.Speed and signature matter and checkout offers the service for your destination.A rule specifically requires Certified Mail or the displayed estimate misses your deadline.

Availability and delivery estimates depend on the document and destination. Mailing proof does not establish that a recipient accepted a filing or that legal service requirements were met. Delivery estimates · Full pricing

FAQs

Can I mail a letter to the United States without a printer?
Yes. Upload the completed PDF and PostalForm handles printing, the envelope, postage, and carrier handoff.
Which carrier delivers PostalForm letters in the United States?
Final delivery is performed by USPS. PostalForm may select among its configured US production partners before USPS acceptance.
Can I use expedited or registered mail to the United States?
Eligible US orders can use USPS First-Class Mail, expedited delivery, or USPS Certified Mail. Certified Mail may include an electronic return receipt, while eligible expedited orders may offer signature service. Proof and expedited services cannot be combined.
Will I see the price before the letter is mailed?
Yes. PostalForm validates the document and addresses, then shows the eligible mailing options and exact order price before payment.
Which payment methods can I use?
You can pay in U.S. dollars with an eligible debit or credit card. Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Link can also appear when supported by your device and account. Cash App Pay is enabled at the Stripe-account level but is not yet available in PostalForm's current mail-order checkout.

Ready to send it?

Upload your finished PDF here. Next, add the sender address and recipient address in the United States, review the available delivery options and exact price, and pay only after review.

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