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Place the Certified Form leaving 3½ inches from the top right corner to center required space needed for postage imprint.  \n2. Portions of the return address may be covered up.  \n3. Peel the adhesive attach to envelope per instruction above.  \n4. Certified Number.  \n5. VERY IMPORTANT WRITE IN YOUR SCHOOL or DEPARTMENT NAME INSIDE THE BOX OFFICIAL USE NO INITIALS.  \n6. Peel the thin white strip off the Certified Form number then Affix to Return Receipt front side in Box 2-Article Number.  \nRETURN RECEIPT PS FORM 3811 BACKSIDE  \n1. Address the back side with your return address.  \n2. Two Adhesive strips.  \nRETURN RECEIPT FRONT SIDE  \n1. Box 1- Article Address– Complete address To The Parent or Guardian of.  \n2. Box 3-Check CERTIFIED MAIL only.  \nDO NOT CHECK– Return receipt for Merchandise.  \n3. Attach Return Receipt to envelope by peeling off the 2 adhesive Strips on the backside shown in Step 2 with front side facing.","cbCaipEeAKPAWp0B","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaipEeAKPAWp0B","pdf",525718,"English","# Certified Mail Form PS 3800\n## Preparation and Placement\n## Official Use Requirements\n# Return Receipt PS Form 3811\n## Backside Address Protocols\n## Front Side Completion and Attachment","[{\"question\":\"How much space should be left for the postage imprint?\",\"answer\":\"You should leave 3½ inches from the top right corner of the envelope to provide the necessary space for the postage imprint.\"},{\"question\":\"What is required for the 'Official Use' box on the Certified Mail form?\",\"answer\":\"It is very important to write your school or department name inside the 'Official Use' box; do not use initials.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the Return Receipt be attached to the envelope?\",\"answer\":\"Peel off the two adhesive strips on the backside of the Return Receipt and attach it to the envelope with the front side facing outward.\"}]","Certified Mail Instructions - 11-08 | PDF",1789629670]