# Mail Government Filings and Permit Applications via API

> Business license renewals, permit applications, FOIA requests, and regulatory submissions — certified mail to government agencies with tracking and proof of timely submission.

## What gets mailed

- Business license renewals
- Contractor license applications
- Health permit submissions
- Zoning variance requests
- FOIA / public records requests
- Regulatory comment letters
- Agency appeals
- Compliance certifications
- Building permit applications

## Why certified mail for government filings

- Government agencies lose mail. Certified tracking proves you submitted on time.
- Missed license renewal deadlines can shut down a business.
- FOIA requests sent certified start the statutory response clock with proof.
- Appeal deadlines are strict — certified mail proves timely filing.

## The agent workflow

1. Agent monitors license renewal dates, permit deadlines, and regulatory submission windows
2. System generates the correct form, cover letter, and supporting documents
3. POST the filing PDF to mailbox.bot with the agency address and `mail_class=certified`
4. Delivery confirmation provides proof of timely submission
5. If agency doesn't acknowledge, system flags for follow-up

## Code example

```bash
curl -X POST https://mailbox.bot/api/v1/mail \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sk_agent_live_..." \
  -F 'document=@license-renewal.pdf' \
  -F 'recipient_name=Dept of Consumer Affairs' \
  -F 'recipient_line1=1625 N Market Blvd' \
  -F 'recipient_city=Sacramento' \
  -F 'recipient_state=CA' \
  -F 'recipient_zip=95834' \
  -F 'mail_class=certified'
```

## Cost

- Certified filing (1-2 pages): $6.68-$6.98
- Priority mail for time-sensitive submissions: $12.25+
- No monthly fee for outbound-only

## Best for

- Compliance teams managing licenses and permits across multiple jurisdictions
- Licensing platforms helping businesses maintain permits and certifications
- Attorneys filing regulatory submissions, appeals, and FOIA requests
- AI agents managing government compliance for business operations

## Related

- HTML page: https://mailbox.bot/use-cases/government-filings
- LLC formation mail: https://mailbox.bot/use-cases/llc-formation-mail
- Certified mail API: https://mailbox.bot/use-cases/certified-mail-api