First Class Mail - Supporting Evidence of Mailing

Getting Started

First-Class Mail is an affordable, non-trackable mailing option offered by the USPS. It’s ideal for sending documents that do not require delivery confirmation. This guide outlines what to expect when using First-Class Mail through LetterStream, as well as ways to document that your mailings were sent.

In This Article

• Understanding First-Class Mail
• Available Supporting Evidence of Mailing
  • LetterStream Job Information
  • Certificate of Mailing
  • Affidavit of Mailing

Understanding First-Class Mail

First-Class Mail is a standard mailing service provided by the USPS that:

• Can be used to send documents via Letter Stream’s website
• No tracking information is available once the letter has been mailed
• LetterStream cannot provide delivery status updates beyond the handoff to USPS

If you need confirmed delivery or tracking, consider using Certified Mail or another service with tracking.

Available Supporting Evidence of Mailing

While First-Class Mail does not offer tracking, LetterStream provides several ways to confirm that your mailing was processed and sent:

LetterStream Job Information

• Within your LetterStream account, each mailing job includes a timestamp that provides detailed information about each stage of the mailing process.
• Hover over the timestamp to see:
  • When the job was uploaded to the LetterStream website
  • When it was released to our production department
  • When it was handed over to the USPS for delivery

Certificate of Mailing

• Optional feature that can be added to your account
• Must be included before the job is approved and paid
• Provides documented proof that mail was sent

Affidavit of Mailing

• Formal statement verifying the mailing
• Available after the mailing is completed, for qualifying jobs
• Requires an additional fee and approval, reach out to LetterStream Support for more information.