What is indicia mail?
An indicia is a permit or imprint. This allows the sender to mail without putting postage on each piece. The mailer obtains a permit and an account with the USPS. The mailer deposits the amouny necessary to pay for the postage prior to the mailing. A statement must be sent to the post office with the mailing which will deduct the amount of the mailing from the account. Requirements: • The indicia must be printed directly on the mail pieces or on labels • It must be placed parallel to the address in the upper right corner • It must be printed with clear space around it of at least 1/2 inch by 1/2 inch • The entire area of the indicia must be no larger than 1 1/2 inches • It should be rectangular • Payment must be made for each mailing prior to its mailing • All pieces must be identical in weight.
