Should I use certified mail when sending in my contract to title company?

[puppytrainer]

When sending in my contract (resale purchase) and escrow deposit to the title company, how do you suggest it be sent in? Certified mail? Signature confirmation only? Another suggestion? I did this 6 years ago but can't remember how I sent it in.

Thanks!

 

[dogsmom]

We sent it FedEx. The title company provided a prepaid label that I could print out.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I'd use something trackable, and ideally overnight.

 

[BuzzyBelle]

We just sent ours out today. Used UPS overnight.

 

[Marionnette]

I wouldn’t trust the post office. UPS or FedEx. At least one title company actually supplies the buyers with a FedEx label with their closing documents.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

When sending in my contract (resale purchase) and escrow deposit to the title company, how do you suggest it be sent in? Certified mail? Signature confirmation only? Another suggestion? I did this 6 years ago but can't remember how I sent it in.

Thanks!

I’ve always just sent the deposit check via USPS. 2-3 day priority includes tracking.

 

[Great3]

If it's a personal check, I don't mind using USPS priority. If it's a cashier's check, than yes, overnight via FedEx or UPS. Most title company will let you make the initial deposit via personal check, unless it's a huge contract with a larger deposit amount. It's the closing docs that requires a cashier's check to ensure quick closing, but I just wire the money instead and mail the closing docs separately.

Great3

 

[puppytrainer]

Thanks everyone!!

 

[jerseyduke]

I wouldn't trust the post office with anything more than a thank you note.

I would send it fed ex or ups - and I would overnight it.

The USPS isn't even really tracking, its delivery confirmation. Half the time there is nothing on it til it gets delivered.