Send a Letter to a Future Date
Write today. Pick the date. We mail it then.
A letter to a future date is the slowest way to send a message and the only one that arrives as an envelope. You write it today while the feeling is fresh, we store it sealed, and on the date you chose — your wedding anniversary, your kid’s eighteenth, the morning after your last drink — it shows up in the mail.
Any date from one month to two years out. US mail only. Pay once, no subscription.
How It Works
Three steps. We do the waiting.
One
Write today
Type the letter online ($9) or handwrite it and mail it to our PO box ($19). Whatever feels right for the moment.
Two
Pick the date
One month to two years out. A birthday, an anniversary, a graduation, the day you start over — any specific date that matters.
Three
We mail it then
On the date you chose, the envelope goes in the mail. You get one short note that morning so you can start watching your mailbox.
Frequently Asked
The short version
How far out can the future date be?
Any date from one month to two years from when you write the letter. Most people pick six months, one year, or two years — those are the windows that give you enough time to forget what you wrote, which is the whole point.
Can the letter actually arrive on the exact date?
Yes. The morning of your chosen date, we drop the envelope in the mail. USPS first-class delivery is usually 1–5 days after that, so plan for the letter to arrive within the week of your chosen date. If exact-day arrival matters (a birthday, an anniversary), set your mail date a few days early.
Is this a physical letter or a scheduled email?
Physical. Always. A real envelope shows up in a real mailbox. We do not send scheduled emails — that is what FutureMe and the other free services do. We are the option for when the moment is worth a real letter.
Can I send the future-dated letter to someone else?
Yes. You can send it to yourself (write to future-you) or to another US address (a child, a partner, a friend, your own future apartment). For gift letters, we never email the recipient — the envelope arriving is the entire surprise.
What if I change my mind about the date?
Email support before your scheduled mail date and we'll update it. Once the letter has been printed (for digital) or mailed back to you (for handwritten), the date is locked because the physical work is done.