Mail Processing PP

outgoing mail

fold and insert letters correctly

no 10 envelope for standard business mail

use only approved postal abbreviations

always use a return address

use 9-digit zip code

follow

USPS general guidelines

postage depends on

weight and size

urgency for delivery

delivery zone

services required

cost-saving mailing procedures

presort mail

use correct postage

take advantage of bulk mail if possible

usps website

valuable resource

buy stamps

schedule pickups

calculate shipping costs

look up zip codes

track sent mail

classifications of mail

priority express mail

priority mail

first-class mail

medial mail

priority express mail

available 7 days/week 365 days/year

sunday and holidary delivery between major markets

for items up to 70 lb and 108 in in combined length and girth

fastest mail service offered by USPS

guarantees noon delivery and a receipt

priority mail

first-class mail over 13 oz

max weight 70 lb

delivered in 1-3 days

first-class mail

letters, postal cards, postcards, and business reply mail

13 oz or less

delivered in 1-3 days

usps retail ground

used for oversized packages

more than 70 lbs

media mail

books and educational material

special services

insured mail

registered mail

certified mail

insured mail

insurance for coverage against loss or damages

can be added to any standard service for a fee

available for priority mail, first-class mail, priority mail

registered mail

additional protection for first class and priority

comes with insurance up to $25,000

sender can request evidence of delivery

registered mail can be traced

certified mail

for mail without intrinsic value

items such contracts, deeds, mortgages, bank books, checkbooks, etc.

can receive return receipt

does not provide insurance coverage unless purchased separately

incoming mail

will vary by facility

sort according to policy

there may be mailboxes

providers may ask to have mail put on their desk