What is the difference between regular mail and registered mail?

Registered Mail offers you extra certainty. The following table shows you the difference between both types of mail.

Choose standard registered mail if you want to prove that your item or letter was sent, without any dispute concerning the destination.

You can affix a proof of receipt when you want formal written proof that the addressee has taken receipt of your mail item. The addressee must give their name and sign and date a document at the time of delivery. You will receive this proof for your peace of mind.

In the event of a dispute a proof of receipt is deemed legally valid. You can affix a proof of receipt to these mail items:

• Official, confidential, original documents
• Notices to cancel a lease, insurance, an energy contract and so on
• Documents related to insurance and phone contracts and so on
• Official correspondence with your employer
• Documents related to a dispute, your health or documents of value to you

In some cases proof of receipt is required by law. Ask at your local Post Office or Post Point, or via the My bpost app.

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