Registered letter online
Registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, without the CTT queue
Upload your letter as a PDF, enter the addresses and pay on the page, no account needed. We print it, put it in an envelope and post it at a CTT counter with acknowledgement of receipt, within 2 working days of payment.
- €14.99 all included
- Acknowledgement of receipt included
- Posted within 2 working days
Registered letter with AR
Up to 10 A4 pages, mainland Portugal and the islands
- Printing and envelope
- Included
- CTT registered postage
- Included
- Acknowledgement of receipt
- Returned to the sender
- Tracking number
- By email
Send your registered letter
Upload your PDF, enter both addresses and pay. No account needed.
How it works
Four steps: no printer, no envelope, no queue at the counter.
- Step 1
Upload the PDF
Your letter on A4, up to 10 pages and 10 MB. No account needed.
- Step 2
Enter the addresses
Sender (the acknowledgement of receipt comes back here), recipient and your email for the confirmation.
- Step 3
Pay €14.99 on the page
Secure card payment without leaving the site. The price includes printing, envelope, CTT postage and the acknowledgement of receipt.
- Step 4
We post it within 2 working days
The letter is posted at a CTT counter. You get the tracking number by email and a link to follow the delivery.
The essentials
Everything you need to know in 30 seconds
€14.99 per letter
Up to 10 A4 pages. Printing, envelope and CTT postage included, no subscription.
Posted within 2 working days
The letter is posted at a CTT counter within 2 working days of payment.
You are the sender
The signed acknowledgement of receipt comes back to your address, as if you had gone to the counter.
Tracking number by email
Follow the delivery on the CTT website. The PDF you sent stays on file.
Why send a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt
Registered mail proves that the letter was sent and lets you track it. With the acknowledgement of receipt (aviso de receção), you also get a signed proof of delivery at the recipient's address. Landlords, tenants and many companies in Portugal use it whenever a notice has to be proven.
In a tenancy, article 9 of the NRAU requires written form for notices between landlord and tenant about ending the lease, the rent update or works. A registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt is the usual way to send them.
To understand each option and what to keep as proof, read the guide how to send a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
What letters it is for
The letters landlords send most
The yearly rent update
With the legal notice period. Draft it with the rent update letter.
See the templateA demand for payment
Rent arrears. See what to do when the tenant does not pay the rent.
Read the guideOpposition to renewal or notice to end
Template and notice periods in the lease termination letter.
See the templateDeposit
Asking for the deposit back, notice of works or of a visit to the property.
Any other letter
In Portuguese or another language: complaints, cancellations, notices to companies or public bodies.
What is included in the price
| Included in the price | Detail |
|---|---|
| Printing | Black and white, A4 paper, up to 10 pages |
| Envelope | Window envelope, recipient and sender addresses |
| CTT postage | Domestic registered mail |
| Acknowledgement of receipt | Optional, no extra cost; signed card returned to the sender's address |
| Tracking number | Sent by email once the letter is posted |
| Archive | The PDF you sent stays on file |
We send to mainland Portugal, the Azores and Madeira. Letters abroad are not available yet.
Timing: when the letter is posted
The letter is posted at a CTT counter within 2 working days of payment. From then on, delivery follows the CTT timelines for registered mail. If your notice has a deadline (for example the notice period of a rent update), send the request with some margin.
Why you are the sender. The letter goes out in your name and the acknowledgement of receipt comes back to your address. You keep the original proof of delivery, as if you had gone to the counter yourself. File it with the lease.
| Shipment | What it proves |
|---|---|
| Registered mail | That CTT accepted the letter, and the route of the shipment |
| Registered with acknowledgement of receipt | The same, plus the signature of the person who received it, with the date |
General information, not legal advice. For notices with a deadline or that end a contract, check the rule that applies to your lease.
FAQ
Registered letter online, frequently asked questions
How much does a registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt cost?
€14.99 per letter, up to 10 A4 pages. The price includes printing, the envelope, CTT registered postage and the acknowledgement of receipt. No subscription, no hidden fees.
How long does it take?
The letter is posted at a CTT counter within 2 working days of payment. Delivery then follows the CTT timelines for registered mail. You get the tracking number by email.
Where does the acknowledgement of receipt go?
To the sender's address, which is yours. The letter goes out in your name, so CTT return the signed acknowledgement of receipt directly to you.
Do I need an account or a lease on Aluseg?
No. You need neither: upload the PDF, enter the addresses and pay on the page. You can send any letter, about a tenancy or not. If you manage your lets on Aluseg, letters can also start from the lease data.
Which file should I upload?
An A4 PDF of up to 10 pages and 10 MB, already signed if the letter needs it. It is printed in black and white exactly as uploaded: check dates, amounts and addresses before you pay.
Can a registered letter end a lease for unpaid rent?
No. Termination for unpaid rent requires a judicial notification or personal delivery by a lawyer, solicitor or enforcement agent (art. 9(7) NRAU). A registered letter works for the payment demand, the rent update or the opposition to renewal.
Can I send abroad?
Not yet. For now we only send to addresses in Portugal, including the Azores and Madeira.
A registered letter without leaving home
Upload the PDF, enter the addresses and pay €14.99 on the page, no account. We handle the printing, the envelope and the CTT counter.