Send a maxi letter as registered mail

The maxi letter in detail

• The Maxibrief shipping method from Deutsche Post is the largest and most expensive mail item that you can use. The letter may not exceed the dimensions length 100 to 353 mm, width 70 to 250 mm and height up to 50 mm. The maximum possible total weight is one kilogram. The maxi letter can either be posted in any Deutsche Post branch or via the website.
• As a rule, the item is simply thrown into the recipient's mailbox, but if this is too unsure for you, you should also select the registered mail option. This gives you a very big one safety and the advantage that the maxi letter will definitely reach the recipient.

You should bear this in mind when sending a registered mail

• You can of course also send a maxi letter as a single slice with Deutsche Post. This shipping option gives you a very important advantage, because the registered mail must be received and signed by the recipient personally. If you choose this option, it costs Maxibrief 2.05 euros more. You can of course also use the free shipment tracking on the Deutsche Post website, so you can find out where your shipment is at any time.
• You will also receive a dated proof of posting for your shipment, which contains all the important shipment data. If you would like to send a maxi letter by registered mail, there are also various options available to you. With this type of shipping you can choose between the variants personal, throw-in or return receipt.
• In the event of a drop, the shipment is not handed over personally, but is dropped in the mailbox, at You will receive a return receipt an additional way and with in person the recipient will only receive the shipment personally. For the safest route, it is best to choose the variant personally.


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