Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Publications and Instructions
This document contains eVS® guides and publications.
Quick Guide to Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification
This document outlines how to obtain Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Vendor Certification.
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.
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
04/18/2023
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
04/06/2023
Publication 205 eVS Electronic Verification System Pre-certified
Software certified for mailers to use eVS for parcel shipping
02/27/2023
Parcel Data Exchange (PDX) API Customer Guide
This document provides a customer reference guide for Parcel Data Exchange (PDX) Web Application API.
03/29/2022
USPS Package Intercept® User Guide
You can use the United States Postal Service’s (USPS’s) Package Intercept Commercial Service application to intercept a package through the Business Customer Gateway at USPS.com.
08/10/2021
ePostage® Integration Guide
The purpose of this document is to provide integration requirements and best practices for software developers creating an ePostage shipping solution utilizing the USPS Electronic Verification System (eVS). These requirements are provided in addition to those identified in the Publication 205, eVS® Business and Technical Guide which remains the main source document for eVS integration.
05/06/2021
Parcel Data Exchange (PDX) Mailbox User Guide
This document provides a customer reference guide for the Parcel Data Exchange (PDX) Mailbox Feature.
02/01/2021
eVS® File Format v2.0
Appendix C: Shipping Services File Version 2.0 (as of 12/31/2020).
02/01/2021
eVS® File Format v1.7
Appendix B: Shipping Services File Version 1.7 (as of 12/31/2020).
10/08/2020
Quick Guide to Electronic Verification System (eVS®)
This document provides short, digestible information on Electronic Verification System (eVS).
10/08/2020
Quick Guide to Electronic Verification System (eVS®)
This document provides short, digestible information on Electronic Verification System (eVS).
05/13/2020
05/13/2020
01/02/2019
07/20/2018
Retirement of USPS Meter Label Solution
USPS will retire the Windows-based desktop shipping client application know as Meter Label Solutions by July 27, 2018.
02/13/2018
08/14/2017
06/23/2017
06/07/2017
12/14/2016
eVS® File Format v1.6
Appendix A-1: Shipping Services File Version 1.6 File Layout Specification (as of 10/19/2016.)
04/11/2016
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Approved Product List
This document contains an updated listing of eVS approved products.
12/15/2015
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Application
Mailers interested in eVS must complete this application and email the completed application to the PostalOne! Help Desk at eVS@usps.gov.
12/15/2015
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Application
Mailers interested in eVS must complete this application and email the completed application to the PostalOne! Help Desk at eVS@usps.gov.
06/01/2014
Parcel Labeling Guide
This document has been developed to make it easier to create and use labels on parcels shipped via the United States Postal Service® (USPS® ). While some flexibility exists in design of shipping labels, using these standards will make label certification easier and make processing your parcels more efficient.
10/01/2013
Publication 804: Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry
This publication provides information on Drop Shipment Procedures for Destination Entry.
01/01/2013
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) File Format v1.4c: exisiting customers only
This document contains an eVS® data file for exisiting customers.
01/01/2012
Publication 199: Bulk Proof of Delivery (BPOD) Supplement
This document provivdes revisions to Publication 199 - Intelligent Mail® Package Barcode (IMpb) Implementation Guide for: Confirmation Services and Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Mailers Supplement for Bulk Proof of Delivery Services.
12/01/2011
Refund Requests Special Postal Payment Systems
This document outlines the Refund Requests for Special Postage Payment Systems (SPPS) process.
10/01/2011
Electronic Verification System (eVS®) Product Tracking System (PTS) Test Environment for Mailers (TEM) Guide
This document contains eVS® PTS TEM guidelines and instructions.
07/01/2011
Creating FAST® Appointments for Mixed Periodicals
This document provides an overview of FAST® appointments for mixed periodicals.
06/27/2011
Drop Ship Checklist for Mailers
This document contains the Drop Ship checklist for mailers utilizing eVS®.