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Postage for discount mail
can be paid in four ways. Some methods require special equipment
and all require you to fill out a postage statement.
 METERED
POSTAGE
You can use a meter to affix postage to all discount mail except Periodicals.
The meter stamp shows the amount of postage paid.
How Do I Get a Postage Meter?
You must file an application for a meter license through your meter provider.
There is no application fee. A meter is licensed for only one postal location.
You must complete Form 3615 and enter your discount mailings at this location.
If you want to enter your mail at more than one location, or if you want to
enter your mail closer to its final destination, consult your local Post Office
for more information.
How Do I Pay for Postage?
All postage meters are remotely reset by your meter provider—you do not
need to go to the Post Office. Your meter provider will give you information
about the payment options currently authorized by the Postal Service.
 PC POSTAGE TECHNOLOGY
PC Postage allows you
to print postage from your computer for
all discount mail except Periodicals.
How Do I Get It?
PC Postage software and services are leased from an authorized
provider. To find out more and to see a list of authorized
providers, visit www.usps.com/postagesolutions. To use
PC Postage technology you
must obtain a license.
How Do I Apply for a License?
PC Postage products prompt
you through the application
process. There is no application fee.
How Do I Pay for Postage?
Set up an account and pay for postage through your provider.
Authorized Meter providers:
FRANCOTYP-POSTALIA INC.
140 N MITCHELL CT STE 200
ADDISION IL 60101-5629
800-341-6052
www.fpusa.net
HASLER INC.
19 FOREST PKY
SHELTON CT 06484-6140
800-243-6275
www.haslerinc.com
NEOPOST INC.
30955 HUNTWOOD AVE
HAYWARD CA 94544-7084
800-624-7892
www.neopostinc.com
PITNEY BOWES INC.
1 ELMCROFT RD
STAMFORD CT 06926-0700
800-322-8000
www.pitneybowes.com
DATA-PAC MAILING SYSTEMS CORP.
1217 Bay Rd
Webster NY 14580-1958
800-355-1755
www.data-pac.com
Authorized PC Postage providers:
Endicia .com (PSI SYSTEMS INC.)
247 HIGH ST
PALO ALTO CA 94301-1099
800-576-3279 x140
www.endicia.com
PITNEY BOWES INC.
1 ELMCROFT RD
STAMFORD CT 06926-0700
800-322-8000
www.pitneybowes.com
STAMPS.COM
12959 CORAL TREE PLACE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90066-7020
888-434-0055
www.stamps.com
For additional information, see Quick Service Guide
604c at pe.usps.com, or visit www.usps.com/postagesolutions.
 PERMIT
IMPRINT
A permit imprint uses a printed or hand-stamped imprint to indicate that postage
has been paid for all discount mail except periodicals. All pieces in your
mailing must weigh the same amount unless authorized by the Postal Service.
How Do I Apply?
You must file an application (Form 3615) for a permit at the Post Office where
your mailings will be entered. Bring two forms of identification when you
apply. USPS forms are
available online.
Is There a Cost?
You pay a one-time fee ($175) to set up your account. You need a permit account
at each postal facility where you enter your mail. Additionally,
you must enter at least one mailing with your permit imprint during a
24-month period for the permit to stay active. Otherwise, you will have to
pay the account set-up fee again prior to your next mailing.
How Do I Pay for Postage?
Postage is paid from an account you set up at the Post Office where you enter
your mail.
Postage is paid through an advanced deposit account you set
up at the Post Office where you enter your mail. Contact the
Post Office for
information about
when and where to make deposits. Annual presort mailing fees must be paid
to mail at First-Class Mail, Standard Mail and Media Mail presort
rates.
 PRECANCELED
STAMPS
Precanceled stamps are available for discount First-Class Mail or Standard
Mail. You affix a stamp to each piece of mail you are sending. Precanceled
stamps are available from most Post Offices.
How Do I Apply?
You must file an application (Form 3615) for a permit at the Post Office where
your mailings will be entered. USPS forms are
available online.
Is There a Cost?
There is no application fee.
How Do I Pay for Postage?
The face value of the stamp may not cover the cost of the postage. Any remaining
postage is calculated and paid at the time of mailing.
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