Using a Permit Imprint  
What you need to know when using your Permit Imprint.
You know that Permit Imprints are the most popular and convenient way to pay for bulk postage. What you don’t know could cost you. These tips will help you save time and money when using Permit Imprints.

Things to Remember

All mailpieces must weigh exactly the same.

You must do a mailing at least once every 2 years to keep your permit account active.

You can only use Permit Imprints with bulk mailings. Be sure not to hand out imprinted materials with 'postage paid' indicia, since they could be dropped in the mail and will come back to you with postage due.

Mailpieces must always be brought to the Post Office where you hold your permit and never dropped in a collection box or given to a carrier.

Do not draw by hand or type your Permit Imprint Indicia.

When preparing your mail use the postage statement wizard, which will help you calculate the amount of postage to be deducted from your account.


 
  Find a Post Office™
Locate the Post Office nearest you.
Go to Find a Post Office

  Bulk Mail Entry Locator
Where to drop off your bulk mailings.
Go to Bulk Mail Entry Locator

Things to Consider

You can print the permit imprint indicia onto a label that you will apply to your mailpiece. This is a smart choice if you are not printing your own envelopes.

If you use a presort bureau, you may be able to use their permit number and save on the Permit Imprint application fee and annual mailing fee.

You can print a large quantity of mailpieces with your Permit Imprint Indicia in advance and mail small quantities as you need. You pay only for postage as it is used.

If you will be mailing from more than one Post Office, you can use a "company imprint" which omits address information while including your company name. This way you can use a single design for your Permit Imprint Indicia.

Note: You will have to pay separate application and annual mailing fees for each Post Office where you hold a permit.
 

Related Publications
 Permit Imprints Quick Service Guide
 PS Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application & Customer Profile (PDF)

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