Invoices and Affidavits — Digital vs. Mailed Delivery

By default, your invoice is emailed to you as soon as it is created. However, if you choose to have the invoice emailed to a 3rd party, it will be sent to the specified recipient instead. You can retrieve the invoice at any time from your Column account. You can also download it from your Column account at any time. For more information, see: Where can I find a list of my invoices and notices?

If you'd prefer a physical copy mailed to you or another party, you can select that option during the placement process (Invoice Preferences step) for $10/copy. Note: you will not receive it by e-mail if you choose to have it delivered. However, you can retrieve your invoice at any time from your Column account.

Once your notice has been published and verified, your affidavit is emailed to you digitally - usually within 4 business days. Digital affidavits are legally valid in most states and are delivered faster than physical copies. If you'd prefer a physical copy mailed to you, you can request that during placement for $10/copy (Affidavit Preferences step).

For more information about the validity of digital affidavits, see: Automated Affidavits Explained (Advertisers)

Some states and counties require a wet signature (hand-signed) affidavit. If your notice requires one, it will be included in the cost of your notice and mailed to you once complete.

If your state accepts a digital affidavit but you'd like a wet signature copy for your own records, you can now request one as a paid add-on during the placement process (Affidavit Preferences step). Please note that the fee will vary depending on the shipping selection you make. A scanned copy of the wet signature affidavit will be uploaded to your Column account and the original will be mailed per your selection.

Does this change my notice cost? No, your notice price hasn't changed. The new fee only applies if you request physical mailing or a wet signature add-on. Column has been covering this mailing cost on our end, and we're now asking customers who prefer physical mail to share in that cost.

What if I've always received a mailed invoice? You can still request one — it will now show as a paid option in the placement flow.

How do I request a mailed invoice? You can do so in the placement flow at the Invoice Preferences step (see screenshot below). The default option is to receive all invoices via email, so you'll need to select "Mail the invoice." There, you'll provide your mailing address and confirm how many copies you'd like.

How do I request a mailed affidavit? You can do so in the placement flow at the Affidavit Preferences step (see screenshot below). There, you'll provide your mailing address and confirm how many copies you'd like, as well as your shipping preference. Please note that options may vary depending on your notice type/state of publication.

Do I need a wet signature affidavit? See here for our Help Center article that provides more detail on this topic.

Can I still add a mail request after I've submitted my notice order? Our Support Team will be here to help with this! Please contact us at help@column.us.