Certificate of Mailing
/ˌsɜːrtɪˈfɪkɪt əv ˈmeɪlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A postal service document evidencing that a mailing was sent on a specific date, used as proof of dispatch in legal contexts.
The plaintiff submitted a certificate of mailing to prove the notice was sent on time.
Forms
- certificate of mailing
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Commentary
Used to establish mailing date without requiring proof of receipt; distinct from return receipt which confirms delivery.
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