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Home > About USPS & News > Forms & Publications > Postal Periodicals and Publications > Publications > Publication 8A - Address Change Service - Traditional > Application Procedures > Before Activation
1. Submit a sample galley of 25 to 50 mailing labels or address blocks that
have been modified to reflect the proper ACS coding. We will verify that
all ACS information is placed correctly. If you are using the keyline
option, each sample label must have a different keyline so that we may
verify your check digit calculation and placement.
2. Submit at least one complete sample of your actual mailpiece. We
will verify that your mailpiece and endorsement are acceptable for ACS
processing.
3. Upon receipt of your samples, we will notify you in writing of their
acceptance or advise you of any necessary corrections. To expedite
activation, you may request your code(s) to be activated upon approval
of samples.
4. After final approval, you must request activation of your participant
code(s) at least 7 working days before your first ACS mailing.
Submit requests in writing to the ACS Department. Failure to request
activation prior to mailing will result in total elimination of any ACS
electronic corrections, and all address corrections will be provided
manually.
Note: Authorization and approval for Address Change Service may be
given only by the National Customer Support Center in Memphis, TN.
It is important to note that the approval of ACS participant and keyline
codes is for placement and content only. It does not imply the mailpiece
meets any readability requirements. Mail piece readability must be
approved by your local USPS mailpiece design specialist.
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