Government
Louisiana Act 957 Adds Certified Mail Rules for Lead Service Line Work
Effective Aug 1, 2026, Louisiana Act 957 creates notice procedures for municipalities that authorize entry onto private property to replace lead service lines, including a mandatory post-completion Certified Mail letter to the owner.
Read MoreHB 1003 in Washington State clarifies the use Certified Mail for Eviction Notices
Update — effective June 11, 2026: Washington HB 2664 removed the Certified Mail requirement that HB 1003 added to RCW 59.12.040 in 2025. The revised law no longer requires these mailed notices to be sent by Certified Mail. It still requires a mailed copy to be deposited in the United States mail from within Washington,…
Read MoreUpdate on Certified Mail use by School Districts – December 2024
Key Takeaways: For decades Certified Mail has played an important role in thousands of state laws across the country, whether in new statutes, or modifications of existing statutes. A good example is how Certified Mail is used by certain school districts as a means for contacting parents when their children miss a significant number of school…
Read MoreHow Government Agencies Use Certified Mail
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Certified Mail® is a mail service from the United States Postal Service (USPS) that provides proof of mailing as well as proof of delivery. The service is used by individuals, businesses, and government entities at the local, state, and federal levels. In this blog post, we will discuss some key reasons why federal,…
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