Publications
06/05/2017
PCC Executive Board Member Commitment Letter

The purpose of this letter is to share with you the commitment that each Executive Board member makes toward the organization, and what your contribution and expectations would be as an Industry Executive Board member.

Release Notes
06/01/2017
Technical Specifications
05/24/2017
Tools
05/19/2017
Publications
05/16/2017
Policy Administration Starter Kit

The purpose of the starter kit is to simply make sure that all PCCs are focusing on the same mission and have a consistent message and value across the country.  

Tools
05/10/2017
Intelligent Mail Barcodes (IMb) Planning Tool
This IMb Planning Tool provides visibility into the mail stream; assists in planning drop shipments; and helps manage delivery expectations.
Publications
03/31/2017
Postal Addressing Standards for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Island (Spanish)

Postal Addressing Standards for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Island (Spanish).

Publications
03/31/2017
Postal Addressing Standards for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Island (English)

Postal Addressing Standards for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Island (English).

Publications
02/28/2017
Publication 600 - Share Mail

The purpose of this publication is to describe the use of Share Mail (previously referred to as Alternate Postage) on First-Class Mail single-piece letters or postcards bearing an Intelligent Mail barcode (IMb).

Data Files
02/16/2017
Test File Creation Layout

This is an electronic test file layout for MAC test creation.

Data Files
02/16/2017
Return Test File Layout

This document provides information about the MAC Return Test File - Electronic File Layout Format Version 1.0 (*.txt) Date: 2017.

Announcements
02/14/2017
Release Notes
02/13/2017
Release Notes
02/13/2017
Release Notes
02/10/2017
R45.0.3.0 Release Notes

The PostalOne! System Release 45.0.3.0 will be implemented on February 12, 2017 to introduce modifications to the system.

Fact Sheets
02/09/2017
Share Mail™ Sales Sheet

This sales sheet provides an overview of Share Mail, including how it works, features, and examples.

Applications/ Forms
02/07/2017
Manifest Mailing Application

Before completing the Manifest Mailing System Application, review Publication 401: Guide to the Manifest Mailing System.

User Guides
02/06/2017
Guide to Post Office Box Street Addresses (PBSA)

This document provides information on how to determine if a StreetStyle address actually represents a Post Office Box address, designated as a P.O. Box™ Street Address (PBSA).

Announcements
01/23/2017
AMS API Prorated Fee Structure

Current prorated fee schedule for Address Matching System (AMS) Application Programming Interface (API). 

Announcements
01/23/2017
Address Quality Census Measurement and Assessment Process

The Postal Service is revising its pending proposal to amend Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM® ), to include a newly proposed measurement and assessment procedure for evaluating address quality for mailers who enter eligible letter- and flat-size pieces of First-Class Mail® (FCM) and Standard Mail® that meet the requirements for Basic or Full-Service mailings.

 

 

Data Files
01/11/2017
Intelligent Mail Barcode Tracing (IMb Tracing®) Full Operation Codes List

This spreadsheet provides a list of both active and inactive Full Operation Codes for IMb Tracing.

Data Files
01/10/2017
Priority Mail Express Sunday/Holiday Delivery

The destination ZIP Codes listed support scheduled delivery of Priority Mail Express shipments on Sundays and/or holidays. It must be used in conjunction with the Priority Mail Express Directory.

Announcements
01/05/2017
Licensing Announcement: SHA‐256 Products on EPF

To comply with the recommendations from the December 2014 Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit of the NCOALink® program, the USPS® will transition the monthly AMS API data from SHA‐1 to SHA‐256 technology as the method for data encryption.

User Guides
01/05/2017
Program Registration Online Enrollment User Guide

This document is intended for new users of the Online Enrollment Program Registration application. New users can use this document as a guide to understand the requirements for each external page and how the pages interact throughout the enrollment process.