Question 1

How can I track my registered mail online?

Accepted Answer

Go to Track &amp; Trace or use the My bpost app to track your mail. Enter the alphanumerical part of the barcode of your mail item. You’ll find this on the proof of receipt or your till receipt. If you created a shipping label, you can track your registered mail item in the My bpost app.

Question 2

How much does registered mail cost?

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The price of registered mail depends on the following factors:weightsizetype of registered mailCalculate the price of your registered mail (letter or parcel) with our price calculator.

Question 3

Can I follow my registered mail online once it leaves Belgium?

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Can I follow my registered mail online once it leaves Belgium?• all EU countries except Spain, Romania and Bulgaria• Albania, Armenia, Aruba, Bhutan, Brazil, China, Colombia, Curaçao, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Eswatini, Georgia, Gibraltar, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Cayman Islands, Kiribati, Lebanon, Macao, Malesia, Mexico, New Zeeland, Peru, Russia, Singapore.

Question 4

I was home but still received a failed delivery notice in the letterbox. How can I file a complaint?

Accepted Answer

When delivering registered mail and parcels, our postmen are required to ring the doorbell and wait a minimal time. Unfortunately, you might find a failed delivery notice in your letterbox even though you were home. You can file a complaint about this. Keep your failed delivery notice handy because you will need it to complete the form.

Question 5

Who should I contact if my international registered mail is not delivered?

Accepted Answer

It is best to contact our customer service via the online form at the bottom of this page and keep your mailing receipt ready. We start an investigation in collaboration with the foreign post operator that handled your shipment.

Question 6

What is the difference between regular mail and registered mail?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

How and where can I request proof of receipt?

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You can request proof of receipt for registered mail in two ways:In the My bpost appAt a Post Office or Post PointRequesting proof of receipt in the My bpost appFollow these steps:Open the app and tap “registered mail” from the list of products that can be sent.From the options select “digital acknowledgement of receipt”.Confirm your order to request proof of receipt.Once your registered mail has been delivered you will see the signed proof of receipt in the app.Requesting proof of receipt at a Post Office or Post PointFollow these steps:Go to a Post Office or Post Point and ask for both a proof of deposit and a proof of receipt.Fill out both forms.Check the proof of receipt box on the barcode label and the proof of deposit.Affix the proof of receipt to the back of the mail item by folding over one of the self-adhesive strips on the front of the mail item.Drop off your mail item with the proof of deposit&nbsp;and proof of receipt at a Post Office or Post Point.Once your registered mail has been delivered you will receive the signed proof of receipt in your letterbox.&nbsp;.custom_img{margin-top:2rem;}.custom_img img{width:100%;}&nbsp;

Question 8

What stamps do I need to frank registered mail?

Accepted Answer

How you frank your registered mail depends on how you prepare it. You can do this at a Post Office or Post Point or in the My bpost app.At a Post Office or Post PointIf you prepare your registered mail item at a Post Office or Post Point, a prior stamp and a registered mail stamp will be affixed to your mail item. You can use the price calculator to work out how much you’ll have to pay.In the My bpost appYou can also frank your registered mail item using the My bpost app. In that case, you will receive a digital shipping label, which you should print and affix to your mail item. This label is used instead of a prior stamp and a registered mail stamp. Then all you need to do is drop off your item in a Red Letterbox, at a Post Office or at a Post Point.

Question 9

How do I know whether the addressee received my international registered mail?

Accepted Answer

Before your international registered mail leaves Belgium, you can follow it via Track &amp; Trace or the My bpost app. After it leaves Belgium, you can follow your shipment via the tracking tool of the foreign post operator. If you want written proof that the addressee received your shipment, add the confirmation of receipt option.

Question 10

What happens to my registered mail if the addressee is not home?

Accepted Answer

If the addressee is not home, a failed delivery notice is left in the letterbox. The addressee can use this to pick up the item in the Post Office or Post Point mentioned on the failed delivery notice; the item must be collected within 15 calendar days.If the addressee does not pick up your mail within 15 calendar days, it will be sent back to you. Make sure that your name and address are clearly written on the item.

Question 11

Why was my registered mail sent back to me?

Accepted Answer

The reason for the return is written on your returned registered mail.Registered mail is returned in the following cases:• if the address is incomplete or incorrect• if the addressee does not receive mail at the specified address• if the addressee declined to accept the registered letter• if the addressee did not pick up the registered mail within 15 days, after receiving a notice of absence.

Question 12

Can I prepare a registered mail item online?

Accepted Answer

You can prepare a registered mail item to an addressee in Belgium in the My bpost app. By doing so you don’t necessarily need to go along to a Post Office.Shipping label in the My bpost appYou can create a shipping label to affix to your registered mail item in the My bpost app. You then drop the item off:At a Post OfficeAt a Post PointIn a Red LetterboxAt the moment you cannot create a shipping label for your registered mail items on a tablet or a computer.At a Post Office or Post PointYou can always drop off registered mail at a Post Office or a Post Point. The person at the counter will help you with this.At the moment you cannot send registered mail in the form of an email with bpost.

Question 13

How do I know if my registered mail has been delivered?

Accepted Answer

You can track your registered mail item and see when it is delivered in Track &amp; Trace. Affix proof of receipt when you want proof that the addressee has taken receipt of your mail item.

Question 14

Will I receive proof of deposit if I hand in my registered mail item?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you also receive proof of deposit when sending registered mail.If you have the person at the counter create your registered mail item, you will be given a paper proof of deposit. If you create your registered mail item in the My bpost app, you will see a digital proof of deposit when the registered item enters our network.In both cases, proof of deposit is a legally valid document proving that your mail item has been posted.

Question 15

How do I send international registered mail?

Accepted Answer

&nbsp;Complete the following steps to send international registered mail.&nbsp;Go to the nearest Post Office or Post PointYou can send international registered mail in every Post Office or Post Point.Choose the type of international registered mailStandard, with proof of delivery for absolute certainty, or with customised insurance for valuable mail.Prepare your international registered mailAn employee will help you with this. Be sure to keep the stamped mailing receipt afterwards.Follow your international registered mailYou can follow it on Track &amp; Trace using the barcode on your mailing receipt.

Question 16

When will my international registered mail be delivered?

Accepted Answer

&nbsp;We process your international registered mail as a priority shipment. After that it depends on the delivery period of the foreign post operator that handles your shipment. Once the shipment leaves Belgium, the delivery period differs from country to country.

Question 17

What should I take with me to the Post Office or Post Point to ensure my registered mail is ready to send straight away?

Accepted Answer

All the documents you need to send registered mail are available at your Post Office or Post Point. You can also pick up these documents to prepare your registered mail at home.You can also prepare your registered mail item in the My bpost app. In that case, you will receive a digital shipping label, which you should print and affix to your mail item. Then all you need to do is drop it off in a Red Letterbox, at a Post Office or at a Post Point.

Question 18

How do I make my registered mail with customised insurance ready for mailing?

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Specific rules apply depending on the value and packaging.Mail in an envelopeMake sure that your envelope does not become damaged. Fasten the following items to the inside of the package:coinsgold or silver objectsjewellery or other valuable materialsRegistered mail with customised Iisurance exceeding €250 should be prepared carefully. Make sure that the shipment:is packaged securely and is one single piece&nbsp;is completely closed (with strong tape or in a secure envelope)&nbsp;is correctly sealed, with a special uniform imprint or special uniform markings from you as the senderis handed in without a label&nbsp;Registered mail with customised insurance up to €250 can be sent in a regular, closed packaged (without tape or stamps).Mail in a boxStrict rules apply to mail in a box. The box itself must satisfy several conditions and a number of details are required on the box. The box must:be strong and made from wood, metal or plasticbe sealed on all four sidesif necessary, be tied up with rope whose ends are crossed and covered with a wax seal with an imprint or marking of the senderhave walls with a minimum thickness of 8 mm&nbsp;Required details on the shipment:the word Value in a language of the destination country in Latin charactersthe name and address:of the addressee (on the front, lower-right corner)of the sender (on the front, upper-left corner or on the back)the stamps (on the front , upper-right corner)a barcode for identification (given by the Post Office) &nbsp;the amount of the value:written in fullin EUROSOn the top you must attach a white paper with:the address of the sender and the addresseethe declaration of the value&nbsp;You can always get assistance in a Post Office; we will gladly help you make your registered mail with customised insurance ready for mailing.

Question 19

Where should I drop off my registered mail?

Accepted Answer

You can drop off your registered mail at 3 different locations:At a Post OfficeAt a Post PointIn a Red Letterbox. Note: you can only do this if you use a shipping label that you create using the My bpost app.

Question 20

How much does international registered mail cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of international registered mail depends on various factors (weight, size, type of registered mail, etc.). Calculate the price with our price calculator

Question 21

Are Track & Trace notifications legally valid proof?

Accepted Answer

Track &amp; Trace notifications are only informative and have no legal value. Only the mailing receipt ensures that you are legally covered.

Question 22

Can I receive a proof of deposit of my registered mail by email?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, proofs of deposit cannot be sent by email. You can receive this proof in the My bpost app if you create a shipping label there. The proof of deposit will appear in the app when your registered mail item enters our network. This is deemed a legally valid document in the event of a dispute.You will receive a stamped proof of deposit from the person at the counter if you prepare and drop off your registered mail at a Post Office or Post Point. This is also deemed a legally valid document in the event of a dispute.

Question 23

How do I prepay my international registered mail?

Accepted Answer

Your international registered mail  is a priority shipment so you need the following stamps:a Priority stamp for the correct destination (Europe or World)&nbsp;a stamp for Registered MailYou can calculate the price of your international shipment with our price calculator.Not sure which stamps you need? Ask an employee in your Post Office or Post Point.

Question 24

What is registered mail with customised insurance?

Accepted Answer

With the customised insurance option, you insure the value of your mail (up to €7500 within Belgium). If your mail is lost, stolen or damaged, you will receive compensation from bpost.

Question 25

When do I affix a proof of receipt to my registered mail?

Accepted Answer

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 documentsNotices to cancel a lease, insurance, an energy contract and so onDocuments related to insurance and phone contracts and so onOfficial correspondence with your employerDocuments related to a dispute, your health or documents of value to youIn some cases proof of receipt is required by law. Ask at your local Post Office or Post Point, or via the My bpost app.

Question 26

Who delivers my registered mail with customised insurance?

Accepted Answer

bpost delivers this mail in Belgium. Outside Belgium it is delivered by a local postal operator.

Question 27

Is my international registered mail insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your international registered mail is insured by default against theft, loss and damage for an amount of maximum 30 SDR per registered mail. The SDR is a monetary unit created by the international Monetary Fund. If you want to customise the insurance value of your registered mail, choose registered mail with customised insurance.

Question 28

To which countries can I send international registered mail?

Accepted Answer

With bpost you can send registered mail all over the world. We cannot guarantee delivery in countries where a state of emergency has been declared.

Question 29

Where can I hand in my registered mail with customised insurance?

Accepted Answer

You can only hand in your registered mail with customised insurance at a Post Office. You can also go to a Post Office to make your shipment ready for mailing. That way you are sure that the strict rules related to this type of mail are applied.

Question 30

Which items cannot be sent with registered mail?

Accepted Answer

You can discover which items cannot be sent with standard registered mail (e.g. weapons or illegal items) in our General Terms and Conditions.You can send money, securities and jewellery using registered mail with customised insurance.To General Terms and Conditions&nbsp;

Question 31

Which documents do I need for international registered mail?

Accepted Answer

You only need a mailing receipt for international registered mail. Ask for one in a Post Office or Post Point.

Question 32

Is there a prefranked solution for registered mail?

Accepted Answer

There are various ways to frank registered mail at home.In the eShop or at a Post OfficeYou can buy a “Domestic registered mail kit” online in the eShop, which is enough for 10 registered mail items. What’s in the kit:10 prior stamps for domestic mail10 registered mail stamps10 proofs of posting for domestic registered itemsThe kit is also available in Post Offices.In the My bpost appYou can also frank your registered mail item using the My bpost app. In that case, you will receive a digital shipping label, which you should print and affix to your mail item. This label is used instead of a prior stamp and a registered mail stamp.

Question 33

What is the maximum size and maximum weight for international registered mail?

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Question 34

Who handles my registered mail abroad?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the destination country, your registered mail is handled by a local post operator.

Question 35

Where do I hand in international registered mail?

Accepted Answer

There are two ways to hand in international registered mail:in a Post Officein a Post Point

Question 36

Can I prepare registered mail for delivery to a foreign address using the My bpost app?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, you cannot prepare registered mail for delivery to a foreign address online or using the My bpost app. If you need to send registered mail to a foreign address you can go to a Post Office or Post Point.

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