Prepare Catalogs & Publications  
Prepare your magazines, newspapers, catalogs, or other printed matter for delivery. Learn how to take advantage of automation discounts.
 
 
Mail Preparation
Insurance
Domestic addressing tips
International addressing tips
U.S. Postal Service® addressing standards
Forwarding, return, & address service markings (Ancillary Service Endorsements) - Provide the U.S. Postal Service® with instructions for handling your undeliverable mail.

Preparing Bound Printed Matter
Preparing Periodicals mail
Preparing Publishers’ Periodicals
Preparing International Priority Airmail™
Preparing International Surface Air Lift®
Preparing M-bags
Customs requirements


Sort Volume Mail for Discounts
Receive lower postage rates by following U.S. Postal Service standards for preparing and sorting volume mail.

Sorting supplies for volume shipments
Sorting Periodicals
Sorting Bound Printed Matter
Automation Periodicals letters
Automation Periodicals flats
Designing parcels for automated processing (for Bound Printed Matter)


 
Address Verification
Use these products, services, and service providers to manage, validate, and correct your mailing lists.

Address management products
Address management services
Certified address-matching vendors - Vendors and licensees certified through address-matching software.

Locate a local Address Management office


Rules & Guidelines
These U.S. Postal Service publications help you prepare your printed and recorded material for mailing.

Periodicals
Quick Service Guide to Bound Printed Matter
Publishers’ Periodicals
International Priority Airmail
International Surface Air Lift
M-bags