Insert Number Permit For Free

The minimum size of the permit imprint is 1/2" square and not less than 6-point type. Use with automation or non-automation Standard Mail (formerly "Bulk Mail").

TIPS. Remember, a permit is "permission to mail," regardless of how you pay for postage. A "permit imprint" is a way of paying postage. Many mailers get a "permit" to mail with "permit imprint." To keep your permit imprint account active, you must do a commercial mailing at least once every 2 years.

Permit imprint mailings must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds (604.5. 1.2) except nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter, or as allowed in 604.5. 1.2, but higher volumes may be required depending on price claimed.

Guidelines for unique indicia The postage imprint must follow certain explicit rules for size and placement. The indicia must be placed in a clear area that is free from any other text, graphics or markings. The actual size of the indicia must be a minimum of one-half inch high by one-half inch wide.

Permit Imprints are a way to pay for business (also known as discount or bulk) postage. It is one of three business mail payment options, the other two being meters and precanceled stamps. Permit imprints are the only postage option that can ONLY be used for business mailing.

An INDICIA is a printed graphic that signifies to the United States Post Office (USPS) that postage on a particular piece will be paid by using a mailing permit. Indicias are used in place of a stamp. USPS POSTAL REGULATIONS REGARDING INDICIAS: Mailing Permit Imprints Pre-printing makes permit imprints convenient.

Instead of using precanceled stamps or a postage meter, the mailer prints postage information in the upper right corner of the mailpiece. This postage block is called an "indicia." Here's a sample of what a permit imprint indicia looks like. The indicia are printed onto each mailpiece.