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MERLIN
Find information to help you pass MERLIN™ program requirements.
MERLIN program, an acronym for Mail Evaluation Readability Lookup INstrument, is a tool that is used by the U.S. Postal Service to assist with the acceptance of business mail.

The MERLIN program helps you qualify for automation discounts and meet acceptance requirements for bulk mailings.

Benefits of MERLIN include:

Automates manual acceptance process so USPS can process mail more effectively
Improved USPS delivery rates based on higher quality mail
Provides diagnostic reports for improving mail quality