Tools
Platinum Full-Service Certification Scoresheet

This document contains version 1.9 of the Platinum Certification Scoresheet tool.

Quick Service Guides
How to Format Your File for Electronic Address Sequencing (EAS)

This document describes how to format an address list for EAS processing using Microsoft Excel.

Tools
USPS Tracking®
USPS Tracking services for Priority Mail®, Certified Mail®, and a variety of other USPS services.
Announcements
USPS® Service Alerts
USPS Service Alerts provide information to consumers, small businesses and business mailers about postal facility service disruptions due to weather-related and other natural disasters or events.
Publications
USPS® Press Releases
USPS press releases can be found here.
Publications
Postal Regulatory Commission Press Releases
Press releases from the Postal Regulatory Commission can be found here.
Announcements
Postal Bulletin: Updates to Policy and Procedures
Postal Bulletin includes updates to USPS® policies and procedures by year.
Announcements
International Mail Manual
The International Mail Manual sets forth the conditions and procedures for the preparation and treatment of mail sent from the United States to other countries and the treatment of mail received from other countries.
Announcements
Federal Register Notices (USPS® Only)
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, including USPS documents.
Announcements
Federal Register Notices (Entire Collection)
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations.
Contact Lists
Area Marketing Manager Directory

This document provides contact information for area marketing managers.

Tools
Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) Locator
Use the Business Mail Entry (BMEU) Locator to find a mail entry office by city and state or ZIP Code.
Tools
Business Customer Gateway
The Business Customer Gateway provides a single entry point for Postal Service® online business services.
Contact Lists
Applications/ Forms
Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Association Membership Form

This is a membership form for associations to participate in MTAC. Forms can not be completed online. Please save the form to your computer, complete, and email to MTAC@usps.gov.

Fact Sheets
Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Logos

MTAC logos in different sizes, which may be copied and pasted. 

Fact Sheets
Unique ZIP® Code Matrix

The Unique ZIP Code Matrix displays Carrier Route ID, Record Type, and Delivery Point assignment rules within unique ZIP codes only.

Fact Sheets
Unique ZIP® Code Flowchart

This flowchart describes the logic flow for Unique ZIP codes.

Fact Sheets
Electronic Address Sequencing (EAS) File Format Guidelines

This quick guide provides instructions on how to format an address list for EAS processing using Microsoft Excel.

Fact Sheets
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) IMpb Vendor Software Certification

This document will present an overview of the eVS® certification process for vendor software applications and versions. The goal of certification is to ensure that vendor software applications and versions are eVS® and IMpb compliant and meet USPS® specifications for required rate ingredients, unique delivery address elements, label layout and barcode quality.

Tools
Service Standards Maps

This tool/map reflects service standards changes that are effective April 1. This map illustrates the service standards based on April 1 Labeling Lists changes and the business rules defined in the Federal Register (39 CFR 121).

Tools
Conversion Graphic for Ordering MTE Sleeves and Trays

This illustrated guide is a tool to assist mailers and Postal Service employees in ordering the correct ratio of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE). 

Tools
Mailer Inventory: Piece Tracker

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities. It is suitable for tracking in locations that receive equipment in pallet and piece quantities and will report piece quantities.

Tools
Mailer Inventory: Pallet Tracker

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities and is only suitable for tracking in locations that receive equipment in full pallet quantities.

Tools
Perpetual Inventory Tool: Track Pallet Quantities

This workbook is designed for use by mailers in tracking the MTE inventory at their facilities and is only suitable for tracking locations that receive equipment in full pallet quantities.

Fact Sheets
MTEOR User Agreement: BSA Agreement

This Agreement entered into between the United States Postal Service®, and its agents, including the Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Service Inspection Service ("Postal Service" or "USPS") and eachcompany desiring participationin and use of the Postal Service MTEOR system to request the loan of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE), hereinafter “Company”. BSAs assert that they have the authority to act as a representative for their Company for purposes of this Agreement and are subjecting their Companies to responsibility for all requirements outlined in this MTEOR Agreement.

Fact Sheets
MTEOR User Agreement: General User

This Agreement entered into between the United States Postal Service ®, and its agents, including the Postal Service Office of Inspector General and the United States Postal Service Inspection Service ("Postal Service" or "USPS") and User describes the terms and conditions pertaining to the User's participation in and use of the Postal Service MTEOR system to request the loan of Mail Transport Equipment (MTE).

Fact Sheets
Service Hubs and Facilities Fact Sheet

This document provides general information on the purpose and requirements for service hubs.

Applications/ Forms
Drop Shipment Management System (DSMS) Application Form

This is an application form for new mailers and consolidators to participate in the Drop Shipment Management System, a program that optimizes efficiency through electronically consolidating information for mailings that involve multiple jobs and locations. 

Applications/ Forms
Data Transfer Service (DTS) Requirements Document

This document contains information about Shipping Services Files (SSF) and Secure File Transmission Account Setup.

Data Files
Address Information System (AIS) ZIP Code™ Record Description

File layout for AISUADDR.txt and AISUZIPS.txt.

Fact Sheets
Intelligent Mail Services Helping Mailers Make Smarter Business Decisions

This document contains a fact sheet and guide to help mailers make better business decisions.

Quick Service Guides
Quick Guide to Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification

This document outlines how to obtain  Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification.

Data Files
PTR Error/ Warning Messages

This document provides information on the Product Tracking System Error and Warning Messages.