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Yes — you can send Canada Post Registered Mail without ever going to the post office. With PostPal you type or upload your letter, choose Registered Mail, and pay online. We print it, send it by Canada Post Registered Mail, and email you the tracking number within 2–3 business days. You can add signature on delivery, and it works for domestic mail within Canada. Cost: a flat $22 add-on on top of the $6 letter — $28 all-in.
Why You Can Skip the Counter
Registered Mail has a reputation for being a counter-only service — you fill out a form, hand over your letter, and wait in line for a receipt. That is how it worked for decades, and it is why most people still assume they have to go in person.
They don't. PostPal is an online mailing service that sends Canada Post Registered Mail on your behalf. You do the writing and paying from your phone or laptop; we handle the printing, the Registered Mail lodgement with Canada Post, and getting the tracking number back to you. The end result is identical to what you'd get at the counter — a mailing record, delivery tracking, and an optional signature — without the trip.
How to Send Registered Mail Online: Step by Step
- Open the send page and choose Registered Mail. Start a letter at PostPal and select the Registered Mail option — add signature on delivery if you want proof someone received it.
- Enter the Canadian address. Add the recipient's address and your return address. Registered Mail is for domestic mail within Canada.
- Write or upload your letter. Type it, paste it, or upload a PDF or document — a demand letter, a form, a signed notice.
- Review and pay. You'll see the total — the $6 letter plus the flat $22 registered-mail add-on ($28 all-in) — before you confirm.
- We mail it and email your tracking number. We print and send it by Canada Post Registered Mail, then email you the tracking number within 2–3 business days so you can follow it to delivery.
What You Get (Same Proof, No Trip)
- A mailing record. Evidence that the item was sent, lodged with Canada Post as Registered Mail.
- Delivery tracking. A Canada Post tracking number, emailed to you, so you can follow the letter to the door.
- Optional signature on delivery. Canada Post collects the recipient's signature — the strongest everyday proof for legal, tax, and official documents.
- No printer, envelopes, stamps, or lineup. The whole thing takes a few minutes online.
Not sure registered mail is the right service? Compare it with the alternatives in Registered Mail vs Xpresspost vs Regular Mail, or read the full guide to sending registered mail online in Canada.
When Is It Worth It?
Use registered mail whenever a letter's date or delivery could be disputed later. The classic cases:
- Legal notices and demand letters — a paper trail that stands up if it's ever questioned.
- CRA and government correspondence — time-sensitive filings where you need proof it was sent on time.
- Landlord and tenant notices — where the delivery date can decide the outcome.
- Contract cancellations and disputes — where "I sent it in time" needs to be provable.
For everyday letters, regular mail is fine. Registered mail is for the handful you might one day need to prove.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I send registered mail without going to the post office?
Yes. With PostPal you send Canada Post Registered Mail entirely online — write or upload your letter, choose Registered Mail, and pay. We print and mail it, and email you the tracking number within 2–3 business days. No counter, no lineup.
Is online registered mail the same as doing it at the counter?
Yes — it is real Canada Post Registered Mail, with the same mailing record, delivery tracking, and optional signature on delivery. The only difference is you skip the trip.
How do I get the tracking number?
We email you the Canada Post tracking number within 2–3 business days, once your letter is registered. The email includes a tracking link so you can follow delivery yourself.
How much does it cost?
A flat $22 add-on on top of the $6 letter — $28 all-in for a domestic registered letter, printed, mailed, and tracked, with nothing else to buy.
Can I add a signature on delivery?
Yes. Turn on signature on delivery when you choose Registered Mail, and Canada Post will collect the recipient's signature as proof of receipt — recommended for legal, tax, and official documents.