So you have a mailer you are in the works of putting together and mailing. The next step is to figure out how you are going to mail it. This section was designed to answer any of those questions you might have about the USPS and Postal Regulations in determining what is the correct way for you to mail!
Classifications of Mail & Permit Indicia Samples
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1st Class Regular Mail
( No Minimum Quantity To Mail)
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This is fastest way to deliver mail to your customers mailbox. This also has full forwarding & return service for any mail piece. This can be mailed from any Postal Box.
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1st Class Pre-Sorted Mail
(500 PIECE MINIMUM)
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PRESORTED
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #762
HARRISBURG, PA
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First class mail is guaranteed to be delivered by the USPS within 3 business days. Typically, the cost per piece is very close to the standard cost of a stamp however most clients decide to use first class service when the mailing needs to be delivered quickly. Using first class service also ensures that all mail pieces which cannot be delivered due to incorrect or changed address will be sent back to your office.
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PRESORTED STANDARD
(200 PIECE MINIMUM)
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PRESORTED
STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #762
HARRISBURG, PA
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This class of mail is typically used for larger mailing jobs where cost is a concern and delivery time is less important. Pre-Sorted Standard mail is typically 30%-35% less expensive than sending mail first class, however, processing time is longer and delivery is not guaranteed by the USPS. Most mail sent using the pre-sorted standard indicia will take 7-10 business days to be delivered. However we have seen mailings that have taken longer than 3 weeks to be delivered, depending on USPS workload and time of year. We have also seen Pre-Sorted pieces of mail be delivered next day.
Timely delivery is not guaranteed by the post office when using pre-sorted standard class mail, you will also not receive any mail pieces that are unable to be delivered to the intended recipient.
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NON-PROFIT MAIL
(200 PIECE MINIMUM)
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NONPROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT #762
HARRISBURG, PA
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Your organization must meet certain eligibility requirements, submit an application, and receive an authorization by the post office where you will be doing your mailings. There are also requirements for your mail.
The rates you pay in Nonprofit Standard Mail are approximately 40% lower than the regular rate charged to commercial mailers.
Please click here to obtain a copy of the form that must be completed and delivered to the Post Office in which you plan to mail at a Non-Profit rate.
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