International Insurance & Extra Services
Add Proof of Mailing, Delivery Confirmation, & More
Get extra peace of mind when you ship internationally with USPS® products:
- Many of our mail services include USPS international insurance.
- You can add extra insurance to some shipments.
- You can also purchase proof of mailing and confirmation receipts.
International Insurance Options
Global Express Guaranteed Insurance
Our Global Express Guaranteed® service automatically covers up to $100 in loss, damage, or document reconstruction. If you need more coverage, you can purchase up to $2,499 in insurance. Some country restrictions may apply.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Learn how to file an international insurance claim.
- Available online and at a Post Office™ location.
- Maximum coverage varies by country. See Individual Country Listings.
Available with
Cost
From $0.00 to $2.50 per $100.00 or fraction thereof over $100 in declared value.
Priority Mail Express International Insurance
Priority Mail Express International® includes insurance for document reconstruction up to $100 and for merchandise up to $200 against loss, damage, or missing contents. Additional coverage for merchandise may be available; individual country prohibitions and restrictions apply.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Learn how to file an international insurance claim.
- Available online and at a Post Office™ location.
- Availability and maximum coverage vary by country. See Individual Country Listings.
Available with
Priority Mail Express International
Cost
From $0.00 to $34.15 plus $3.50 per $100.00 or fraction thereof over $900 in declared value.
Priority Mail International Insurance
Priority Mail International® shipments containing merchandise are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $200 at no additional charge. Priority Mail International shipments containing non-negotiable documents are insured against loss, damage, or missing contents up to $100 for document reconstruction at no additional charge.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Learn how to file an international insurance claim.
- Available online and at a Post Office™ location.
- Additional insurance limits vary by country. See Individual Country Listings.
- Visit the International Mail Manual for insurance details.
Available with
Cost
From $0.00 to $34.15 plus $3.50 per $100.00 or fraction thereof over $900 in declared value.
Registered Mail Service
This service provides additional protection and security in dispatch and conveyance within the United States. Indemnity limits are much lower for Registered Mail® items than for insured mail. Individual country prohibitions and restrictions apply.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Learn how to file an international insurance claim.
- Only available at a Post Office™ location.
Available with
First–Class Mail International®
First–Class Package International Service®
Cost
First-Class Mail International $20.75
First-Class Package International Service $20.75
International Proof of Mailing & Delivery
Return Receipt
Get proof of delivery. Return receipts are available for registered items or Priority Mail International insured packages when additional insurance is purchased over and above the included insurance. Availability varies by country.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Only available at a Post Office™ location.
- Available only at the time of mailing and with Registered Mail or Priority Mail International with additional insurance.
- Some countries do not provide return receipts or restrict them to Registered Mail items. See Individual Country Listings
Available with
Priority Mail International parcels with additional insurance to certain countries
First-Class Mail International or First-Class Package International Service with Registered Mail service to certain countries
Cost
First-Class Mail International with Registered Mail $5.80
Priority Mail International Parcels with insurance $5.80
Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International
Get international delivery confirmation for lightweight packages. With Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International® service, receive notification of date and time when your package was delivered or delivery was attempted. Availability varies by country.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Available online only.
- Check delivery status at USPS Tracking®.
Available with
First–Class Package International Service
Cost
No Charge
Certificate of Mailing
Certificate of Mailing service provides evidence that you sent an item when you say you did. This official record only shows the date your mail was accepted. It does not provide record of delivery or insure items against loss.
Notes
- Find out what you can send internationally.
- Only available at a Post Office™ location.
- Keep the certificate as the Postal Service® does not retain a copy.
- Available only at the time of mailing.
- A certificate of mailing cannot be obtained in combination with Registered mail items, insured parcels, or items paid with a permit imprint.
Available with
Unregistered First–Class Mail International or First–Class Package International Service
Cost
Unregistered First-Class Mail International $2.00
Unregistered First-Class Package International Service $2.00
USPS Tracking Plus®
Purchase extended tracking history for your item and receive a USPS Tracking Plus Statement via email upon request. Get access for up to 10 years.
Notes
- Purchase online through USPS Tracking®.
- Available for: Priority Mail Express International®, Priority Mail International®, and First-Class Package International Service® (where Electronic USPS Delivery Confirmation International service is available).
Cost
Price starts at $0.99