In service by mail, under what circumstances may a return receipt be used?

• A. It may be permitted by court rules, with or without a return receipt
• B. It must always be used.
• C. It is never allowed.
• D. It is required for international service only

Answer: (A)

Return receipts are optional and governed by the court’s rules. It isn’t automatic or universal. If the rules permit it, you may use a return receipt with service by mail to obtain proof of delivery; if the rules don’t authorize it, you wouldn’t use one. It’s not limited to international service; the decision to use a return receipt depends on the specific court rules in the case. That’s why the best understanding is that it may be permitted by court rules, with or without a return receipt.