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.
In This Article
- When Tracking Information Becomes Available
- Tracking Through Your OnlineCertifiedMail Account
- Track Using a 20-Digit Tracking Number
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:
- Log in to your account at OnlineCertifiedMail.com
- Click the History button in the upper right corner
- View your list of previously mailed letters
- Look at the Status column for the current job status
- Click the tracking link for additional details
Track Using a 20-Digit Tracking Number
You can also track a certified letter without logging in:
- Go to the OnlineCertifiedMail homepage
- Locate the tracking tool in the lower section of the page
- Enter your 20-digit tracking number
- Submit to view tracking results
This method works even if the letter was not sent using OnlineCertifiedMail