#Usps mass mailing update
#Usps mass mailing code
#Usps mass mailing zip

#Usps mass mailing update

The mail house that you selected for your mailing will verify your addresses against the USPS move update list, apply the addresses and the barcode. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO APPLY BARCODING USING WORD PROCESSING TECHNIQUES ON PERSONAL COMPUTERS. Barcoding is required to an 11-digit extension.

#Usps mass mailing zip

Standard zip codes to 9 digits must appear on the address.The required return address is P O Box 1892, Houston, TX 77251-1892. It must contain the name of Rice University and the department name and mail stop. The return address must appear in the upper left-hand corner of the address side of the mail piece.A file containing addresses can be provided to all approved vendors. Addresses should be printed on the mail piece using automated printing processes that include address standardization and barcoding in one process.

#Usps mass mailing code

Addresses must be standardized according to the USPS regulations to identify the street, apartment or suite, city/state/zip code to 9 digits.Standard Mail A bulk mailings are for domestic mail only.Īddressing requirements for all bulk mailings include:.Bulk mailings can not contain bills, statements, or personal messages.It will not qualify for discounted nonprofit rates. Hand-addressed mail should be sent as first-class mail to assure expedient delivery.Details can be provided by Delivery Services.

Rolls may be purchased in quantities of 500 or 3,000. These must be purchased with Rice’s permit number. If stamps are preferred, use of a pre-canceled stamp is available.

A special indicia must identify the permit holder for all mailings.

The address must be placed with the longer side across the horizontal side of the mail piece.

All mail pieces must be rectangular in shape.

The weight of any one piece of mail cannot exceed 15.99 ounces.

Pieces must fall within the size limitations for post card, letter, or flat mail requirements.

The USPS can open bulk mailing pieces for content inspection.

The USPS will recycle undeliverable bulk mail.

Bulk mailings must be properly prepared and presented to a Postal Unit equipped to process Standard Mail.

No personalization other than name and address can be placed on any piece.

Contents must be the same in each mail piece.

Each mailing must contain no less than 200 identical pieces or 50 pounds.

An additional tool is the clear plastic template illustrating address placement, barcode location, and the automated optical character reading area for automated mailings. This guide is availabe on the Postal Explorer Web site at Two additionally helpful publications are USPS Publication 25, Designing Letter Mail ,and USPS Publication 63, Designing Flat Mail. USPS Publication 95, Quick Service Guide provides an overview of mailing standards for each class and shape of mail. This mail must be prepared following specific guidelines for expedited delivery and postage discounts. Large quantities of mail may be sent at considerable nonprofit savings if the contents and preparation meet USPS standards. BULK MAILINGS Bulk Mailings (Standard Mail A)