Choosing a Postage Payment Method

You can choose from several forms of postage that make it easy to mail right from your office.

METERED POSTAGE
You can use a meter to affix exact postage to your mailpieces. The meter stamp shows the amount of postage paid. Using a postage meter is fast, efficient, secure, and enhances the professional look of your mailpieces.

How Do I Get a Postage Meter?
You lease a meter from an authorized provider. Find out more about postage meters and authorized meter providers.

How Do I Apply for a Meter License?
You file an application for a meter license through your meter provider. There is no application fee. USPS forms are available online.

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
You can use PC Postage technology to purchase and print postage from your computer at any time. PC Postage is easy to use for all mailing needs, including labels for packages, printing the exact postage needed, and for keeping track of mailing expenses.

How Do I Get It?
PC Postage software and services are leased from authorized providers. See Postage Technology and Services to find out more and to see a list of authorized providers. To use PC Postage technology you must obtain a license.

How Do I Apply for a License?
PC Postage providers prompt you through the application process online. There is no application fee.

How Do I Pay for Postage?
Pay for postage through your PC Postage 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 This postage payment method involves the use of a printed or hand-stamped permit imprint. You must have a mailing of at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds to be eligible for this method. Mailings must be prepared in specified containers and deposited at the postal facility where your mail will be verified. 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 and pay a $180 one-time application fee at the Post Office where your mailings will be deposited and where your postage will be paid. Bring two forms of identification when you apply. You pay the application fee at each postal facility where you deposit your mail. You must use your permit imprint at least once every 24 months or you will have to apply again and pay a new application fee. How Do I Pay for Postage? Postage is paid from an account you set up at the Post Office where you enter your mail.   STAMPS Stamps are available in various denominations and designs. There is no need to obtain a permit or pay fees, no matter how many stamped pieces you send. The Forever Stamp will equal the First-Class Mail single-piece 1-ounce letter price at anytime in the future, without the addition of extra postage. Where Can I Get Stamps? Post Offices ATMs Select grocery and retail stores Select banks By phone at 1·800·STAMP·24 By mail with Form 3227 Online at Postal Store Locate a Post Office near you. What Are My Payment Options? Your Post Office accepts cash, checks, major credit cards, and debit cards. If you pay by check, you must show a photo ID. You can pay for your online and phone stamp orders with a major credit card. You can pay for your stamp orders by mail with a check or money order.

You can use any of these postage payment methods for international mail. For Priority Mail and Express Mail, use Click-N-Ship to pay for postage and print labels online. Click-N-Ship adds Delivery Confirmation to Priority Mail at no additional charge.