Publishing & Distribution
Certified Mail Preparation Guide
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Submitting Certified Mail
Certified mail service provides the sender with a mailing receipt and, upon request, verification
that an article was delivered or that a delivery attempt was made.
To send certified mail:
1. Complete the certified mail form (Form 3800, shown below) and retain section 3 as your receipt.
Do not send the letter or package with the receipt still attached.
2. Place section 1 on the bottom of the return receipt card (Form 3811).
3. Place section 2 above the delivery address and immediately to the right of the return address on the
envelope or package. On a letter, where space is limited, leave as much room as possible in the top
right corner for postage.
4. Complete both sides of the return receipt card (Form 3811).
5. Place the return receipt card (Form 3811) on the back of a small envelope or on the front of a pack-
age or large envelope, if the card does not cover the address. Please seal ALL flats**.
CERTIFIED MAIL FORM (FORM 3800)
RETURN RECEIPT CARD (FORM 3811)
1
2
3
RETAIN THIS SECTION
LEAVE PLENTY OF ROOM
FOR POSTAGE HERE
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