Permits 

• A permit (a.k.a. indicia) is one method of affixing postage onto a mail piece. A permit is a pre-paid postage account maintained at the post office.
• The following minimums are required to use a permit:
  • First Class – 200 pieces or minimum of 50 lbs
  • First Class Presort – 500 pieces or minimum of 50 lbs
  • Presort Standard and Non-Profit – 200 pieces or minimum of 50 lbs
  • Priority Mail – 200 pieces or minimum of 50 lbs
  • Bound Printed Matter – 300 pieces (There is no weight minimum allowed.)

• A permit has to include the following information (see examples below):
  • Class of mail
  • US Postage and Paid
  • Origin - town, state & permit number. Whatever city and state is on the permit is the city and state where the mailing must be delivered.
• In order for a company to open a company permit, the organization must have one or more permits at a different post office.
  • For every mailing that utilizes a company permit, the return address of the company must be on the mail piece.
• Types of Permits: (Please click a permit to print out a PDF version.)

  Non-Profit Requirements

·         Before sending out a Non-Profit mailing, make sure the company whose name is the return address on the mail piece qualifies with the post office for Non-Profit Status.

·         Even though an organization is Non-Profit does not automatically give them Non-Profit status with the post office.

·         To process a mailing as Non-Profit, an organization can do one of the following:

o        Apply for Non-Profit status with the post office that requires a special application from the post office. The application process can take up to a week for authorization.

If the organization already has a Non-Profit permit with a different post office and they wish to use Major Mail’s permit, the organization must apply for Additional Entry for Non-Profit Status (PS form 3623) with the Nashua post office.

  Meters

  Stamps

Postage can be affixed onto most mail pieces using a pre-canceled postage stamp. Note: First Class stamps are NOT pre-canceled. Pre-canceled stamps do not require manual cancellation by the Post Office. See example. The following minimums are required to use a pre-canceled stamp: First Class – since this is not a pre-canceled stamp, there are no minimums. First Class Presort – 500 pieces or minimum of 50 lbs.(An ancilliary endorsement may be required.) Presort Standard and Non-Profit – 200 pieces or minimum of 50 lbs.(See Non-Profit Requirements under Permits tab) When using a pre-cancelled stamp, a return address needs to be on the mail piece. If using a Non-Profit pre-cancelled stamp, the organization’s return address must be on the mail piece. The following are stamp denominations: Non-Profit - .05 Presort Standard - .10 First Class Presort - .25 First Class - .37

  International

There are two methods for mailing international mail:

• First Class United States Postal Service
  • Postage can be affixed by meter or stamp.
  • Canada and Mexico have different First Class postal rates than all other foreign countries.
  • First Class postage is based on weight per piece and increases on half-ounce increments.
    

• Alternative International Mailing Service (Outside the USPS)
  • Best when the quantity and weight of the mailing is high.
  • Rates are based on per pound and/or per piece.
  • Types of services as follows:

Transit information:

Level Of Service	Transit Time
Premium Letter (*First Class)	4-12 Days
Premium Printed Matter	5-14 Days
Budget Isal	7-21 Days
Publication	7-28 Days

Note: The transit times are approximate. The times listed apply for Metropolitan destinations, however, more Remote destinations can take longer.