Certified Mail vs Registered Mail

What is the difference between certified mail and registered mail? Both provide proof of mailing, but they differ in tracking, security, and delivery confirmation. Here is what you need to know.

Certified mail provides proof that a letter was sent and typically includes delivery confirmation or a return receipt. It is commonly used for legal notices, contract cancellations, and formal correspondence where proof of sending is required. The sender receives documentation that the letter was dispatched and, optionally, that it was delivered.

Registered mail offers a higher level of security. Each registered letter is tracked at every step of the delivery process, from dispatch through sorting to final delivery. The letter is handled as a secure item throughout transit. Registered mail provides both proof of mailing and detailed delivery tracking, making it suitable for valuable documents and sensitive correspondence.

In practice, the terms are used differently across countries. In Germany, the equivalent is "Einschreiben" (registered mail), which includes delivery tracking and confirmation. EasyLetter offers registered mail (Einschreiben) with full real-time tracking for all letter formats – standard and compact, domestic and international, in black and white or color.

Whether you need certified or registered mail, EasyLetter lets you send tracked letters online. Create your letter in the browser, choose registered delivery, and we handle printing, enveloping, and dispatch – with complete tracking from creation to delivery.