How To Track Certifed Mail

Getting Started

This article explains how to track a certified letter through OnlineCertifiedMail using a tracking number. It also outlines where to find tracking updates and what to expect from USPS tracking information.


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When Tracking Information Becomes Available

  • USPS may not show tracking details until the day after the letter is mailed.
  • Tracking updates will continue until the letter is delivered.

Tracking Through Your OnlineCertifiedMail Account

If you sent your letter using OnlineCertifiedMail:

  1. Log in to your account at OnlineCertifiedMail.com
  2. Click the History button in the upper right corner
  3. View your list of previously mailed letters
  4. Look at the Status column for the current job status
  5. Click the tracking link for additional details

Track Using a 20-Digit Tracking Number

You can also track a certified letter without logging in:

  1. Go to the OnlineCertifiedMail homepage
  2. Locate the tracking tool in the lower section of the page
  3. Enter your 20-digit tracking number
  4. Submit to view tracking results

This method works even if the letter was not sent using OnlineCertifiedMail