What is non-profit mail?
The Post Office gives a discount on standard mail to groups such as educational or religious organizations. On the average the mail is 40% cheaper than regular standard mail. This discount is not offered to first class mail. All first class mail includes additional protective steps incase personal, sensitive material is included in the mail piece. Sunday, March 29th was the first day for the new Flat Mail rules. The address print is a little larger with fewer blank spaces within the address. Plus Standard mail will have the address more to the right side and less in the middle. These are the changes for automated flat mailings which are envelopes or self-mailers larger than 6 1/8″ x 11 ½”. If the new rules are not met, you will be asked to either pay extra postage or correct and re-enter your mail. Intelligent Barcode Update USPS has decided to accept the Postnet and Intelligent barcodes until 2011 and charge both barcodes the same postage fee for permit mail drops. The Postnet barcode
Non-profit mailings are available for organizations that have received authorization because its mailings meet the eligibility requirements. The rates offer significant savings in postage. Requirements: • The organization is not organized for profit. • Some examples of categories that are eligible for nonprofit mailings are: – Educational – Religious – Fraternal – Veterans Process: • An application must be submitted to the post office where you intend to mail. • Proof of organization’s non-profit status must be supplied. • Check the restrictions regarding the contents of the mailing.
