USPS Announces July 2025 Rate Increase for Certified Mail

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a rate adjustment scheduled to take effect in July 2025. The increase will impact various mailing services, including Certified Mail®, First-Class Mail, and Priority Mail. While rising operational costs and inflation are to blame, the changes may create challenges for businesses that rely on Certified Mail for compliance, legal documentation, and secure communication.

In this article, we’ll break down what’s changing, how it affects your mailing budget, and why now is the best time to switch to Send Certified Mail—your efficient, cost-effective alternative to traditional USPS methods.

What Are the USPS Certified Mail Rate Changes?

Effective July 13, 2025, the USPS Certified Mail fee will increase by approximately $0.25 per piece. While the exact numbers may vary depending on the type of service selected (First-Class Mail®, Certified Mail® with Return Receipt, Priority Mail®, etc.), the rate increase affects:

• Certified Mail fee
• Green Card (Return Receipt) service
• Electronic Return Receipt
• First-Class and Priority Mail postage

These changes will apply whether you're mailing from the Post Office or through a third-party provider.

Who Oversees USPS Rate Increases? Meet the PRC

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is an independent agency of the United States government. They are responsible for overseeing the U.S. Postal Service’s pricing and service standards. Before any rate change becomes permanent, the PRC must review and approve proposed adjustments to ensure they align with legal requirements and do not unfairly burden the public.

The July 2025 rate increases were proposed by USPS and submitted to the PRC for evaluation in April 2025. While some increases are expected due to inflation and delivery costs, many small businesses, legal professionals, and compliance-driven industries are voicing concern over the rising costs—especially for required Certified Mail services.

Want to Share Your Concerns? Here's How to Get Involved

If you or your business will be directly impacted by the USPS Certified Mail® rate increase, you can submit comments or feedback directly to the Postal Regulatory Commission. Your voice matters, and public input can influence future policy and rate decisions.

Submit your feedback

Providing feedback can help ensure that Certified Mail remains accessible, affordable, and efficient for the organizations that depend on it most.

The Impact on Law Firms, Property Managers, and Businesses

Industries such as legal services, property management, insurance, and government rely heavily on Certified Mail to meet compliance, record keeping, and communication standards. For high-volume senders, even a small rate increase can result in significant cost over the course of a year. Not to mention the hours spent preparing, tracking, and storing proof of mailing.

Save Time and Money with Send Certified Mail

As Certified Mail rates increase, many businesses are exploring smarter alternatives that streamline the Certified Mailing process. That’s where Send Certified Mail comes in.

We offer two unique solutions depending on your needs:

1. Outsourced Mailing with Send Certified Mail

For busy professionals who want to eliminate the hassle altogether, Send Certified Mail offers same-business-day printing and mailing. Easily upload your PDF file and we’ll print, pack, and mail your letter with USPS tracking and delivery confirmation included.

• Skip the trip to the Post Office
• Includes Electronic Return Receipt
• Get USPS proof of mailing and delivery confirmation
• Save staff time and reduce internal mailroom operations
• No monthly fees or long-term contracts—just pay as you mail!

2. In-House Label Printing with Certified Mail Labels

Prefer to keep things in-house, but want to save on postage and time?

Use Certified Mail Labels to print USPS Certified Mail, Priority Mail, and Expres Mail labels from your own printer. Our users save $3.15 per mail piece when compared to USPS and they still get:

• Instant access to USPS tracking
• Free Electronic Delivery Confirmation
• No green card required (but optional!)
• Compatible with standard printers—no special equipment required

Avoid the Green Card. Go Electronic Instead.

Many organizations are still using the green card Return Receipt, but with USPS price increases and delays in processing, it may be time to modernize. Send Certified Mail includes electronic delivery confirmation and Return Receipt Signatures—without the paper shuffle or extra postage.

Track Every Piece with Delivery Confirmation & Reporting

Every mail piece sent through Send Certified Mail comes with:

• Proof of mailing
• USPS tracking number
• Certified Mail Receipt
• Return Receipt (if selected)
• Digital record storage for compliance and audit purposes

All tracking is centralized in your account, with no more lost receipts or delayed paper cards.

Why Businesses Choose Send Certified Mail Over USPS

Built for Legal and Regulated Industries

Send Certified Mail is trusted by law firms, real estate professionals, healthcare providers, and government contractors to handle sensitive and time-critical documents. Whether you're sending legal notices, compliance letters, or claims, our system helps ensure timely USPS delivery and full documentation.

Take Advantage Before the Rates Go Up

With the USPS Certified Mail® rates increasing in July 2025, now is the best time to transition to a more affordable, modern solution. Hundreds of thousands of professionals are already using Send Certified Mail to streamline their Certified Mail process and cut mailing costs—without sacrificing compliance.

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• Upload your PDF
• Print and Mail Same-Business-Day
• Track Delivery in Real Time
• Save Time, Save Money