For First-Class Mail letters using the new OneCode ACS the first two notifications of an incorrect address would be at no fee. After that, it's 5 cents each. For Standard Mail letters the first two notifications are 2 cents each. After that, it's 15 cents each. One-CodeACS requires the use of Intelligent Mail Barcodes.

Post Office Boxes and Caller Service

Overall, Post Office Box fees are increasing. However, individual box holders at different locations may experience a wide variety of price changes as part of our continuing efforts to realign Post Office Box fees and Caller Service fees with our costs for each location. Contact your local Post Office to determine your new fee. The new fees apply only to new rentals and renewals. Current Post Office Box holders do not begin paying the new fees until their current rental period expires and it is time to renew. Post Office Box and Callers Service fees may be paid for up to one year in advance.

Registered Mail

Registered Mail provides maximum security and accountability, as well as proof of mailing and date of delivery. Registered Mail fees increase significantly in order for this service to cover its higher costs.

Return Receipt Service

Electronic option Return Receipt service, which can be requested only at the time of mailing, decreases to 85 cents. Hard-copy Return Receipt service requested at the time of mailing increases to $2.15. Return Receipt requested after mailing increases to $3.80. With the changes to merchandise insurance, Return Receipt service can be added only on items insured for more than $200.

DOMESTIC MAIL FAQS

General

What is this Forever Stamp that I'm hearing about?

The Postal Service has issued the Forever Stamp, which offers convenience to consumers by reducing the need to buy new postage or "make-up" stamps (1-cent and 2-cent stamps) when prices change. The Forever Stamp will initially be sold at the new First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce letter rate — 41 cents. The value of the Forever Stamp will always be the First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce letter rate that is in effect on the day of use, unaffected by any subsequent changes in the future.

Customers still need to prepare for the May 14 change just as they have for previous price adjustments.

Additional postage will need to be affixed to letters weighing in excess of 1 ounce, letters subject to the nonmachinable surcharge or mailpieces subject to another rate of postage (e.g., large envelopes or packages).

How much does the Forever Stamp cost?

The Forever Stamp is available in booklets of 20 for $8.20. It will also be available (beginning May 14) from our Automated Postal Centers (APCs) and at select automated teller machines (ATMs) in sheetlets of 18 for $7.38.

Is the Forever Stamp available in coils or other formats?

No, but we also issued a nondenominated flag stamp available in coils and panes of 20 and 100, as well as individual quantities.

Can the Forever Stamp be used for International Mail?

Any nondenominated stamps (except for those that bear unique markings, such as First-Class Presort, Nonprofit Org.) may be affixed to items that are sent to foreign countries. The postage value of such stamps

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