Postal Bulletin: Updates to Policy and Procedures

International Mail Manual

Federal Register Notices (USPS® Only)

Federal Register Notices (Entire Collection)

Area Marketing Manager Directory

This document provides contact information for area marketing managers.

Business Mail Entry Unit (BMEU) Locator

Business Customer Gateway

Barcode Certification / Confirmation Services Contact Information

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.

Mailers Technical Advisory Committee (MTAC) Logos

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

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.

Unique ZIP® Code Flowchart

This flowchart describes the logic flow for Unique ZIP codes.

Retrieving 99M Barcode Data from Mail.XML Job Aid

This job aid contains overview information for users on how to query their 99M barcode data through Mail.XML DeliveryContentQuery and PartnerApptQuery messages.

Web Services Overview

The Web Services Overview document contains introductions to the features and benefits associated with Web Services.

Resolution and Internet Browser Settings

The Resolution and Internet Browser settings document will help the user adjust their screen resolution and browser settings. This will ensure that the FAST application displays and works correctly on the user's computer.

Formatting and Printing Reports Job Aid

The Formatting and Printing Reports job aid contains instructions to help the user properly format and print the FAST reports. This job aid was designed to provide the users the optimal way of viewing and printing FAST reports.

Appointment Shell Job Aid

The Appointment Shell job aid contains instructions to help the user understand the impact of creating and cancelling appointment shells. The user is given instructions for creating drop ship and Origin Entry one-time and recurring appointments shells.

Managing Origin Entry Appointments Guide

The Managing Drop Ship Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user manage their Origin Entry appointments in FAST.

Managing Drop Ship Appointments Guide

The Managing Drop Ship Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user manage their drop ship appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for managing one-time and recurring drop ship appointments.

Facility Profile Information

The Facility Profile in FAST provides users the capability to view Facility related information. This includes Facility specific information, holiday information and Critical Entry Times (CETs).

Creating Origin Entry Appointments Guide

The Origin Entry Appointments guide contains instructions to help the user create Origin Entry appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for creating one-time and recurring Origin Entry appointments.

Creating Drop Ship Appointments Guide

The Creating Drop Ship Appointment guide contains instructions to help the user create drop ship appointments in FAST. This guide provides users with step-by-step directions for creating one-time and recurring drop ship appointments.

Preferred Publication Job Aid

The Preferred Publication Group is an area which allows users to select and save their regularly used publications. By saving the publication in their Preferred Publication Group, a user is able to create a unique listing of their most frequently used publications.

Mail Direction Search Report

The Mail Direction Search Report is used to search for default drop entry points and redirections. This report allows users to search based on several different data elements including mail characteristics, discount level, and destination ZIP Code®.

Joint Scheduling Job Aid

Joint Appointment Scheduling is a capability in FAST® to allow multiple owners to own their specific pieces of the appointment scheduling process. Joint scheduling allows the transportation agent to be responsible for appointment logistics information while Mail Owners and Mail Preparers are responsible for the mail content information.

Customer/Supplier Agreements: eDoc Association Job Aid

The Customer Supplier/Agreements-eDoc Association Job Aid contains useful information around correctly mapping CSA information from FAST to eDocs. Sample scenarios outlining the proper use of the letter 'P' for the Critical Acceptance Time (CAT) for CSAs are provided.

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.

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).

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). 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Service Hubs and Facilities Fact Sheet

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

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. 

Data Transfer Service (DTS) Requirements Document

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

Address Information System (AIS) ZIP Code™ Record Description

File layout for AISUADDR.txt and AISUZIPS.txt.

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 Guide to Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification

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

PTR Error/ Warning Messages

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

Publication 199 Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS) Mailers

Please note that this file has moved to https://postalpro.usps.com/pub199

Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) Assistance Request Form

Complete this form and submit to MDA@usps.gov to request the assistance of an MDA.

Commonly Asked Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) Customer Questions

Commonly asked questions and answers from MDA customers.

Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) Customer Service Help Desk Process

This presentation outlines the MDA Customer Service Help Desk Process.

Presentation for Online Enrollment Pre-Production Environment Training

Service Standards

This presentation provides information on Service Standards.

Service Hubs and Facilities Locations

This document provides a list of service hub facilities, includes area, district, NASS, site, locale key, and start date.

ANKLink®: The New Address Quality Tool

A 2005 National Customer Support Center presentation on the new ANK^Link®, an enhancement to the 18-month NCOA^Link® product. Includes an overview, features and benefits, application details, and requirements.

Publication for Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685)

Streamlined Mail Acceptance for Letters and Flats (Pub 685) contains the policies and processes for the verification of eligible business mailings using tools provided by Intelligent Mail® Full-Service, eInduction, and Seamless Acceptance.