I need to correct/clarify my post:
I thought there was an option for certified mail without signature. Apparently, that is incorrect.
So, Certified mail with return receipt appears to be the correct and legally appropriate choice.
This from Pitney Bowes:
(No)
SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION
Signature Confirmation services provides the mailer with information about the date and time an article was delivered and, if delivery was attempted but not successful, the date and time of the delivery attempt. A delivery record, including the recipient’s signature, is maintained by the USPS and is available electronically or by email, upon request. No acceptance record is kept at the office of mailing. Signature Confirmation service is available only at the time of mailing. Signature Confirmation service does not include insurance, but insurance may be purchased as an additional service (see
12.2.6).
Some statutes and regulations governing the mailing of documents with legal significance may require the use of Certified Mail or Registered Mail rather than Signature Confirmation.
Eligibility
Signature Confirmation is available for First-Class Mail parcels and First-Class Package Service parcels (electronic option only); all Priority Mail pieces; Standard Post, Package Services, and Parcel Select parcels under
401.1.0. For the purposes of using Signature Confirmation with Standard Post, Package Services or Parcel Select parcels, additional requirements must be met.
(No)
USPS TRACKING (formerly DELIVERY CONFIRMATION)
USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation service provides the mailer with information about the date and time an article was delivered and, if delivery was attempted but not successful, the date and time of the delivery attempt. USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation service is available only at the time of mailing. No record is kept at the office of mailing. USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation service does not include insurance, but insurance may be purchased as an additional service (see
11.2.6).
Some statutes and regulations governing the mailing of documents with legal significance may require the use of Certified Mail or Registered Mail rather than USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation. For mailings to APO/FPO/DPO destination addresses, USPS Tracking/Delivery Confirmation service may not always provide the mailer with online information regarding the date and time of an event scan.
So, looks like it's this:
(Yes)
Certified Mail®
Prove you sent it. See when it was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made, and get the signature of the person who accepts the mailing when combined with Return Receipt.
Sample of services available below:
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