Which service provides evidence of delivery or attempted delivery to the sender, usually via a card?

• A. Media Mail
• B. Hold for Pickup
• C. Insured Mail
• D. Return Receipt

Answer: (D)

Proof of delivery to the sender is provided by the Return Receipt service. When used with items like Certified Mail, USPS returns a card (the Return Receipt card) to the sender showing the delivery date or that delivery was attempted, giving formal proof of what happened. This is the feature that makes it clear to the sender exactly when and to whom the item was delivered or that an attempt was made. Media Mail covers inexpensive content like books or media and doesn’t include delivery proof. Hold for Pickup simply stores the item for pickup at a post office and does not send back delivery confirmation. Insured Mail adds monetary protection for the item but doesn’t inherently provide the delivery proof that the Return Receipt offers.