How to Send Mail with Discounted USPS® Postage
Stop paying retail prices or over-stamping. Whether you’re sending a single piece of mail or mailing in bulk for your business, Stamps.com gives you access to discounted USPS postage. Print unlimited First Class Mail® on stamps, envelopes, Certified Mail®, Priority Mail® and more – without having to go to the Post Office.
SAVING CUSTOMERS TIME AND MONEY EVERY DAY
Save money, save time, and add delivery confidence
Print discounted postage, brand your envelopes, schedule carrier pickups, and manage tracking—all in one platform designed to streamline sending across every USPS mail class.
Lower postage costs. No post office trip required.
Print official USPS postage at discounted rates–all you need is your computer or phone and any printer. No lines or postage math needed. We help you compare mail class options and get low rates so you can control spend and eliminate waste.
Track and confirm delivery with proof you can trust
Use Certified Mail®, Registered Mail®, Priority Mail®, and other trackable USPS services to get tracking, signatures, and delivery scans. Whether you need a electronic return receipt or time stamp, you’ll always know where your important documents stand—and you can share updates with clients or stakeholders in seconds.
Flexible mail services for every job
Choose the right mail service for speed, security, and price. From everyday First Class Mail stamps to the fastest Priority Mail Express, plus specialty options like Registered Mail, you get the best-fit class for each send—without paying extra for features you don’t need.
The Best Postage Rates Plus Powerful Mailing Features
Print discounted postage, brand your envelopes, schedule carrier pickups, and manage tracking—all in one platform designed to streamline sending across every USPS mail class.
Print Discounted Postage Online
Skip the line and print unlimited discounted USPS postage right from your home or office. Print on labels or envelopes, and drop off—or hand off—without a Post Office errand. You’ll get accurate pricing by class mail, automatic address verification, and clear tracking from label creation to delivery.
Customize Envelopes and Labels
Transform every item into a marketing opportunity. Print USPS postage and your company logo or design directly onto hundreds of envelope sizes simultaneously. It’s a clean, professional, and efficient way to handle all your business correspondence.
Verify Addresses on Every Label
Ensure accurate deliveries by verifying every address with each print. Stamps.com automatically checks each street address against the USPS database before you print. Utilizing CASS-certified technology, you can verify and standardize the address format, and append ZIP+4, so labels scan cleanly and arrive on time.
Schedule Convenient Pickups
Ship from your doorstep. For eligible USPS services, schedule a carrier pickup from your home or office and keep work moving. Prepare mail, print labels, and set a pickup time that fits your day. No waiting, no midday drive, no interruptions—just finished mail out the door.
Send from Multiple Locations
Whether you’ve got one office or many, Stamps.com keeps your mail and shipping organized. Create separate profiles for each location, track costs in one dashboard, and make sure every team can send what they need—without losing visibility or control.
Track Deliveries
Track letters and flats every step of the way. Stamps.com taps into USPS® Intelligent Mail barcode and Informed Visibility data to surface scan events, so you can confirm acceptance, follow in-transit movement, and verify delivery. View status in one place, automate alerts for key milestones, and export reports to keep everyone informed.
Get Free Shipping Supplies
Outfit your packing table without the extra expense. Order free USPS envelopes and mailers for eligible services from the Stamps.com Store, then subscribe to your favorites for quick reorders. Matching the right packaging to the right service protects margins and helps you avoid dimensional surprises at checkout.
Unbeatable Discounts on your Preferred Mail Classes
Access pre-negotiated discounts you can’t get at the Post Office or with a USPS business account. Save on everything from First Class Mail stamps to Media Mail to do more with your mailing and shipping budget.
First Class Mail for Everyday Sending
First Class Mail delivers speed and value for letters and lightweight parcels. Print postage in seconds, verify addresses to reduce returns, and track eligible pieces. It’s ideal for bills, notices, statements, and routine client mail. Keep per-piece costs low while maintaining professional presentation and reliable delivery times.
Certified Mail for Proof of Mailing and Delivery
When you need proof, choose Certified Mail. Get an official mailing receipt and electronic delivery confirmation. Add an electronic return receipt (eRR) when signature confirmation is required—simply select the option during label creation. Certified Mail helps legal, financial, healthcare, and compliance teams document every step for peace of mind.
Registered Mail for Maximum Security
Send irreplaceable items with the USPS’s most secure mail service. Registered Mail establishes a chain of custody from acceptance to delivery, with enhanced handling and optional insurance. Ideal for valuables, sensitive documents, and items that cannot be lost or replaced. If you need the highest level of accountability, this is the right mail service.
Priority Mail Express for Fastest Delivery
Ship fast with USPS Priority Mail Express through Stamps.com, enjoying commercial discounts and no extra software. Get overnight delivery to most U.S. locations, guaranteed dates, and tracking. Add signature and proof of delivery for critical documents. Priority Mail Express offers speed and documentation, eliminating the need for separate courier services.
Priority Mail for Speed and Value
USPS Priority Mail delivers speed and reliability. With Stamps.com, you ship cheaper, faster, and skip the post office. Get discounted Priority Mail rates, automated carrier comparisons, and full online tools to save up to 84% off retail and work smarter. Delivery is typically 1–3 business days, tracking is included, and many shipments qualify for pickup. Flat Rate options keep costs predictable. It’s a versatile choice for small products, thicker documents, or kits that need to arrive quickly without premium pricing.
Media Mail for Books, Media, and More
When you want to ship educational materials, books, CDs, or DVDs, Media Mail is your most affordable shipping option — and Stamps.com makes it even cheaper and easier. Media Mail is perfect for non-urgent deliveries to students, libraries, and learning programs. While it takes longer than other classes, it dramatically reduces costs for heavy, educational content. Use it to stretch budgets without sacrificing service quality for approved items.
International Mail for Global Reach
Find the cheapest international shipping rates for shipments of any size, weight, and destination. Prepare customs forms in minutes, auto-validate addresses, and choose affordable options like First-Class Mail International®, Priority Mail International®, and Priority Mail Express International®. Print compliant labels, transmit CN22/CN23 data electronically, and track eligible shipments end-to-end. Add insurance, save presets for frequent shipments, and keep costs predictable. From your desk to its destination, streamline cross-border mail and spend less without sacrificing reliability.
Military Mail (APO/FPO/DPO) Made Simple
Reach service members worldwide with APO/FPO/DPO addressing that just works. Format addresses by name, rank, unit, and PSC/Box; select AE/AP/AA as the “state,” and use the ZIP+4 for the destination. Our workflow auto-fills customs forms (CN22/CN23) when required, flags restricted items, and recommends the best value—typically Priority Mail® and Priority Mail Flat Rate® boxes. Print compliant labels, track eligible parcels end-to-end, and save presets for recurring shipments—so care packages, documents, and supplies arrive securely without guesswork.
Smarter Mailing, From Setup to Delivery
Streamline mail for individuals and teams with easy workflows, lobby pickups, clear tracking, and proof of delivery. Control costs with discounted rates and sensible presets so you never pay extra for speed or features you do not need.
Simple Workflows for Individuals and Teams
Easy for solo senders, intuitive for entire offices. Keep everyone aligned with shared address books, rules and automations, and user-level permissions. Users can print postage and labels, while admins manage spend by class and cost center. Audit trails and exportable histories keep mail simple, compliant, and scalable.
From Desk to Door, Without a Post Office Trip
Prepare mail, print discounted postage, and hand off to the carrier. With scheduled pickups, you can send right from your lobby or mailroom. Prefer to drop-off? We make labels, forms, and tracking easy so you can drop off confidently. Either way, your team ships faster and focuses on work that matters.
Tracking and Proof of Delivery, Made Easy
Track eligible pieces from creation to delivery, share links with clients or colleagues, and automate status updates. Choose Certified Mail for receipt and delivery records, Registered Mail for maximum security, or Priority Mail Express for speed with guaranteed windows. Time stamps and proof of delivery are saved in your account history for your records.
Built-In Cost Controls
Access report to understand mailing and shipping activity by user, location, and across the organization. See how much you send and spend by carrier and mail class, and tag every sent item by client or project to attribute costs accurately, forecast, and better run your business.
More Than Mail — One Platform for All Your Shipping Needs
For 30 years, Stamps.com has been the trusted platform making it efficient and affordable to print discounted stamps, envelopes, shipping labels, and Certified Mail® from USPS®, UPS®, and more carriers in under 2 minutes. Get up to 90% off rates and save $100 in billable hours value/month by reducing manual tasks and Post Office trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Stamps.com stamps expire?
No. First Class Mail® stamps printed with Stamps.com never expire. If rates change, you can print make-up postage or combine stamps so you never lose value.
Can Stamps.com help me track my postage spending?
Yes. Our reports show you you activity and total spend by carrier, mail class, shipping service — so you always know how much you send. You can customize your reports by date and, if you are on our multi-location plan, you can also view activity and spend per location and user.
Do I need to purchase any special equipment?
No. All you need is a printer and your computer or phone. You can print shipping labels on plain paper or adhesive labels, postage on our NetStamps® labels or direclty onto any kind of envelope, and on Certified Mail® forms.
Does postage from Stamps.com cost more than postage from the Post Office or UPS?
No. Our negotiated carrier discounts ensure you pay less for First Class Mail® stamps and get up 88% off shipping services from USPS, UPS, and other top carriers. These are discounts you will not find at the Post Office as they are reserved for high volume enterprises. Check stamps.com/carriers for latest on carriers and rates.
How do I calculate domestic postage costs?
Our rate advisor feature helps you calculate exact postage or shipping rate for anything you send. All you need is your item’s weight and dimensions — we do all the math for you and recommend cheapest, fastest, and best rates across all carriers.
How can I print Certified Mail® on Stamps.com?
With just a few clicks, you can prepare Certified Mail® online—no green cards or manual forms required. Labels include tracking and electronic return receipt options, giving you peace of mind for critical business documents.