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Confirmation Services
-receive delivery information electronically at a low cost.
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Manifest Mailing
-efficient way to calculate, document and pay for domestic and international postage on permit imprint mailing.
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Shipping Tools
-add our Web Tool APIs and Shipping Assistant to your Web site or customer service department – easy integration and use.
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Shipping Forms and Publications
-check out this list of publications for your basic to special shipping needs.
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Confirmation Services
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| Confirmation Services provide delivery information electronically – at a low cost.
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Delivery Confirmation™ and Signature Confirmation™ services will give you the date, time and ZIP Code™ of delivery - and more. |
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As a certified customer, you establish an electronic communications link with the Postal Service to exchange acceptance and delivery data, and apply USPS standardized barcodes to your packages. |
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You can access a daily file containing scanning information on all of your packages from the previous day or access our Web site for individual inquiries. |
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There are software systems vendors that can help you get started. |
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Customer Request for Computer Access, PS Form 1357-S
This form is used to request access to the Postal Service database so electronic files containing your mailing information can be transmitted.
Confirmation Services — Electronic Option Application, PS Form 5051
This is your application for certification. All information pertaining to the transmission of electronic files is collected on this form.
Confirmation Services Electronic Option Checklist, PS Form 5051-C
This handy checklist will help you avoid unnecessary delays during the certification process.
Bulk Proof of Delivery Application, PS Form 5053
Complete this application to receive your proof of delivery records via CD-ROM or Signature Extract File.
Confirmation Services Technical Guide, Pub. 91
Contains all the information needed for certification as an electronic-option customer, including instruction on electronic file content and transmission, and specifications for printing your own barcoded labels. ( Pub.91 in Text, Pub.91 in PDF )
Bulk Proof of Delivery Program, Pub. 80
Contains all the information needed to request proof of delivery records in bulk via CD-ROM or Signature Extract File. Records sent on a regular basis. Confirmation Services certification required. ( Pub.80 in HTML, Pub.80 in PDF)
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Manifest Mailing
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| Manifest Mailing is the efficient way to calculate, document and pay for postage on permit imprint mailings.
Our Manifest Mailing System (MMS) is a postage payment system for qualified mailers.
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Designed for permit imprint mailers having mailings of 200 pieces or 50 pounds. |
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Using permit imprint indicia eliminates the need to affix postage (meters or stamps) |
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Use MMS for domestic and international postage, as well as special services fees. |
Our Express Mail Manifesting (EMM) is an automated system that allows you to document postage and fees for all pieces in your Express Mail shipment.
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Information is transmitted in an electronic file to the Postal Service. |
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Postage is paid through an Express Mail Corporate Account you establish through your Post Office. |
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Mailers use a one-ply Express Mail address label |
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Manifest Mailing System – an introduction, Pub. 401-A
This seven-page brochure summarizes the Manifest Mailing System (MMS). An excellent resource to answer your preliminary questions on manifest mailing. ( Pub.401-A in Text, Pub.401-A in PDF )
Express Mail Manifesting - The Basics, Pub. 97
If you are interested in participating in Express Mail Manifesting, this publication will provide the requirements. ( Pub.97 in Text, Pub.97 in PDF )
Express Mail Service Product Information
Everything you need to know about our Express Mail service.
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Shipping Tools
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| You can conveniently add USPS shipping features to your Web site or your customer service department, for free!
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Our Web Tool Application Program Interfaces (APIs) let you seamlessly integrate the resources of the US Postal Service into your Web site. |
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You can use the APIs at no charge, simply register for them at our site. |
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Options include Track & Confirm, shipping rates, ZIP Code lookup, Express Mail and Priority Mail with Confirmation Services label printing - and more. |
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Use our Shipping Assistant software in your customer service department to answer questions about shipping fees or track/confirm information. |
Web Tools
Everything you need to start using Web Tools, including a complete listing of the APIs, easy-to-use technical guides and registration.
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Shipping Forms and Publications
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USPS Forms Web Site
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Postage statements for Priority Mail to Package Services. |
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Applications for business reply to printing special services barcodes |
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International mailing forms |
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Computer access application |
Postal Explorer
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A virtual library of postal information designed for business mailers. |
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Includes manual and publication ranging form the Domestic Mail Manual and Quick Service Guides to Packaging for Mailing. |
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Select publications by title or use the search feature to quickly find information in a single publication or across a range of publications. |
These pages and publications specialize in specifics for shipping.
PC Postage™ Products
Approved, licensed vendors that offer postage products that print from your computer. Choose the vendor that best meets your business needs.
Prohibitions and Restrictions on Mailing Animals, Plants and Related Matter, Pub. 14
Contains the federal statutes on restrictions and prohibitions when mailing plants and animals. ( Pub.14 in Text, Pub.14 in PDF )
Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail, Pub. 52
This publication has all the shipping information regarding restricted and perishable matter, and hazardous materials. ( Pub.52 in Text, Pub.52 in PDF )
Special Services Technical Guide: Postal Forms and Labels, Pub. 109
Information on compliance for privately printed special services forms and barcoded labels for domestic shipments. ( Pub.109 in Text, Pub.109 in PDF )
Filing Domestic Insurance Claims or Registered Mail™ Inquiries, Pub. 122
Easy-to-use brochure on claims procedure for Insured Mail. ( Pub.122 in Text, Pub.122 in PDF )
Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, Pub.141
Information you need to ship with the Postal Service's premium international service. ( Pub.141 in PDF )
A Customer's Guide to Mailing (DMM 100)
Instruction on preparing a package for mailing. ( DMM 100 in HTML )
Drop Ship Procedures for Destination Entry, Pub. 804
Mailer responsibilities for drop shipments outlined. ( Pub.804 in Text, Pub.804 in PDF )
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