Interactive
domestic and international rate calculators are available for modeling or
estimating postage costs. The Business Rate Calculator computes rates for all
Periodicals mail and includes a printable rate log.
The
Postal Explorer Web site provides
up-to-the minute domestic and international mailing information. You can accessDMM 200-A, A Guide to Mailing for Businesses and Organizations; the Domestic Mail Manual (updated
monthly); the International Mail Manual
(updated biweekly); Quick Service
Guides; zone charts; and many other publications on mailpiece design,
addressing standards, and nonprofit eligibility.
Addressing Products,
Certified Vendors, and Polywrap
Information
Description
Site
Address Change Service
(ACS)
This
site provides information on ACS, a system that meets the needs of business mailers with
a cost-effective and efficient means of obtaining accurate change-of-address
(COA) information electronically.
This
site provides information on the CDS File, a 5-digit ZIP Code-based electronic product
that provides and updates delivery sequence address information by carrier route
for qualified mailers.
This
site provides information and order forms to subscribe to updated electronic versions of
the Domestic Mail Manual labeling
lists used for the sortation of mail.
This
site provides information on MQC, a Postal Service certification program for mailpiece
design for mailers and their employees. The course incorporates a self-study
guide and a final exam.
This
site provides extensive lists of various types of vendors offering certified
products and services for mail preparation including CASS/MASS products, MAC
products, NCOA, and PAVE.
The
Postal Bulletin is the official source
of updates to Postal Service policies and procedures. This biweekly
publication is available online and in print. It includes advance notices of
updates, time-sensitive instructions, and other business information.
The
Postal Bulletin also includes revisions
to the standards in the Domestic Mail
Manual and the International Mail
Manual. The online version is fully searchable.
The
Mailers Companion is a free monthly
newsletter for business mailers and Postal Service personnel. This newsletter
presents information on Domestic Mail Manual
revisions, classification changes, mail processing, address management, and
other mailing topics.
It
is available online and in print. To subscribe, mail or fax your name, title,
company name, completed delivery address, and daytime telephone number to:
These
offices can answer questions on rates, mail preparation, mailpiece design,
and mail classification. A locator lookup tool provides the address,
telephone number, and fax number of each district BME office by ZIP Code.
These
centers provide additional guidance on rates, mail preparation, and mail
classification. Domestic Mail Manual G042
provides the address, telephone number, and fax number of each RCSC.
This
national network provides help and support with mailing needs and resolves
mailer issues concerning mail processing, transportation, and delivery. A
locator lookup provides the address, telephone number, and fax number of each
BSN by ZIP Code.
Post
Offices and stations and branches provide various levels of service and
customer support. A locator lookup tool provides the address and telephone
number of post offices and postal facilities near a specific address.
The
bulk mail center page provides information about the national
bulk mail center network, transportation, and drop shipment scheduling,
critical entry times, and the address and telephone number of each BMC and
each auxiliary service facility (ASF).
