Proof your letter arrived
Some letters need proof. A complaint that may go to an ombudsman, a letter before action, a tenant's notice to quit, a reply to HMRC with a deadline: if it matters that the letter arrived, it should be tracked. With printle every letter is tracked. You type it online or upload one you have written, and we print it, pack it flat in a hardbacked envelope and post it with tracking to any UK address. A one-page letter in black and white with tracked delivery costs £4.27 in total.
Tracked, Signed For and "recorded delivery": what is the difference?
"Recorded delivery" is the old name for Royal Mail Signed For, which gets a signature when the letter is delivered. Tracked services scan the letter through the network, so you can follow it and see when it was delivered. Special Delivery does both, adds a guaranteed delivery time and is the most expensive.
| Service | What it proves | Price for one letter | Who prints and posts it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 | Tracking from dispatch to delivery | £3.45 | You, at a Post Office counter |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 | Tracking from dispatch to delivery | £4.15 | You, at a Post Office counter |
| Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm | Tracking, signature and a guaranteed next-day delivery | from £9.95 | You, at a Post Office counter |
| printle tracked letter | Tracking from dispatch to delivery | £4.27 for one page | We do, from your upload or the letter you type |
Royal Mail Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 are the counter prices for sending the letter yourself, checked 8 October 2026, and exclude paper, printing and an envelope. Special Delivery: Citizens Advice (stamp prices) and Mailcoms (Signed For and Special Delivery), for prices from 7 April 2026. printle's price is the live one-page black and white price with tracked delivery, and includes printing, the envelope and posting.
Do you need a signature, or is tracking enough?
For most letters, tracking is enough: it records when the letter was delivered, which is usually what you need to show it arrived before a deadline. A signature matters when a rule or a contract asks for one, or when you need to show that a named person received it. printle's letters are tracked but not signed for, so if you need a signature on delivery, use Royal Mail Signed For or Special Delivery at a Post Office.
How to send a tracked letter online
- Write your letter online, start from a letter template, or upload a letter you have already written.
- Enter the delivery address. It can be anyone's, anywhere in the UK, and is separate from your billing details.
- Choose Tracked 48 or Tracked 24 at checkout.
- We print it, pack it flat in a hardbacked envelope and post it. Orders placed before 2pm on a working day are dispatched the same day.
Letters people usually send tracked
- A letter before action before a small claim.
- A tenant's notice to quit.
- Complaint letters and resignation letters.
- Formal letters to HMRC, the DVLA and your council.
Comparing every option on price? See the cheapest way to send a tracked letter.
Which service do you need?
- Write a letter online — type it in your browser, or start from a template
- Letter printing — upload a letter you have already written
- Send a tracked letter — when you need to show it arrived (this page)
- Print and post service — post documents straight to someone else
- Print and deliver — have your own documents printed and delivered to you
How to send a tracked letter
Type it online, use a template, or upload a PDF.
Anyone, anywhere in the UK.
Tracked 48 or Tracked 24 at checkout.
Printed, packed flat and handed to Royal Mail.
What our customers say
A selection of our 5-star reviews, quoted as written.
“I hadn’t known this service exists and it’s amazing. I only need a printer once in a while so didn’t really want to buy one. Copies came in perfect condition and very speedy delivery.”
Amy J. Google review“Super fast delivery, saved me a huge headache, cheers!”
S. M. Google review“Amazing experience overall. Starting with the website - very easy to navigate. Prints arrived promptly and perfectly packaged. Will definitely use again and recommend their services”
Aleksandra R. Google review“Fast delivery and high quality just what I needed. Thank you. Highly recommended”
Natalie J. Google review“Great and smooth experience. Thank you printle for making it super easy.”
A. T. Google review“Great Service and high quality print. Thank you so much.”
Milad M. Google review“Quick and easy, prints arrive in cardboard envelope”
Ryan S. Google review“Fast and great thank you”
Rita M. Google review“Appreaciated, many thanks.”
Suzie D. Google review“Greet service”
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Tracked letter
questions
Envelopes, postage, speed and sending to someone else.
01Is a tracked letter the same as recorded delivery?
Not quite. Recorded delivery is the old name for Royal Mail Signed For, which gets a signature on delivery. A tracked letter is scanned through the network so you can follow it and see when it was delivered. printle letters are tracked; if you need a signature, use Royal Mail Signed For or Special Delivery.
02How much does it cost to send a tracked letter?
A one-page black and white letter with tracked delivery costs £4.27 in total with printle, printed, enveloped and posted for you. Longer letters are priced per page, and you see the exact price before you pay.
03Can I send it to someone else's address?
Yes. The delivery address is set at checkout and is separate from your billing details, so you can send the letter to anyone in the UK.
04When is it posted?
Orders placed before 2pm on a working day are dispatched the same day. You choose Tracked 48 or Tracked 24 at checkout.
05Will the letter be folded?
No. Every letter is packed flat in a hardbacked envelope and never folded.