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Standard Mail  
A proven cost-effective business tool.
Standard Mail™ offers a lower price on postage for the work you perform. For Standard Mail, you must do some of the work the Postal Service would otherwise do. The work you do in terms of preparing, sorting, and entering your mail can lower your postage costs. An annual mailing fee of $150 is required. The mailpiece must weigh less than 16 ounces.

Standard Mail requires a minimum of 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing. It can not be used for sending personal correspondence, handwritten or typewritten letters, or bills and statements of account. Rates are based on weight, shape, preparation, and entry. Automation rates are lower than nonautomation rates.

Mailers use Standard Mail to send:

Printed matter, flyers, circulars and advertising.
Newsletters, bulletins and catalogs.
Small packages.

Enhanced Carrier Route Standard Mail – For highly concentrated mailings sorted to carrier route delivery sequence.
Nonprofit Standard Mail – Authorized nonprofit organizations can qualify for reduced rates.
Business Mail 101 - A "How To" primer for discount mail. Learn how to make an informed decision.
 
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Find out how much Standard Mail costs.
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For detailed answers to your discount mail questions.
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Quick Service Guides - Learn More Now

Letters

Presorted Letters - Machinable (PDF)
Presorted Letters - Machinable (HTML)
Automation Letters (PDF)
Automation Letters (HTML)

Large Envelopes

Presorted Large Envelopes (PDF)
Presorted Large Envelopes (HTML)
Automation Large Envelopes (PDF)
Automation Large Envelopes (HTML)

Parcels

Presorted Irregular Parcels (PDF)
Presorted Irregular Parcels (HTML)


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Confirmation of Delivery
Return Receipt for Merchandise – Provides a mailing receipt and a return receipt with the date of delivery and the recipient’s signature.

Related Publications
Postal Explorer - A comprehensive information source for discount mailers. Search the Domestic Mail Manual, Quick Service Guides, and related publications.
Standard Mail Forms – Find the forms you need here.
Standard Mail Rates (HTML)
Standard Mail Rates (PDF)
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