There are some required elements of a permit imprint indicia[1]. They include:

Line 1: Rate marking

Line 2: The words "U.S. Postage Paid"

Line 3: City and state where permit is held

Line 4: The words "Permit No." and your permit number.

These are some examples—remember, your permit imprint will show YOUR city and state and YOUR permit number.

Note: These are only examples; not all possible variations are shown. When not in indicia, class or rate must be marked on mailpiece directly below or to the left of the indicia (see DMM 604.5.3).

Your permit imprint may be four or five lines long. If you have questions about the content or placement of your permit imprint, contact your local mailpiece design analyst[2] or business mail entry unit[3].

On your mailpiece, the permit imprint must appear to the upper right in relation to the delivery address.

TIP
-- You can print the permit imprint indicia onto a label and apply that to your mailpiece. This is a smart choice if you're not printing your own envelopes.

How to Apply for a Permit Imprint[4]

Tips for Using Permit Imprint[5]

Mailing Permit[6]

Annual Mailing Fee[7]

Quick Service Guide 604d, Permit Imprint[8]

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader[9]