MDP Participant Guide March 2018
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Folded Self-Mailer Reference Guide
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USPS Updates
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USPS Service Alerts
Obtain the latest news on business, residential and international service availability at the USPS Service Alerts page.
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Customer Support Rulings
Customer Support Rulings (CSRs) help Postal Service employees and customers use the information in Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM). The CSRs provide examples of specific mailpieces and an analysis of how our mailing standards are applied.
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DMM Advisory
The Advisory keeps you informed about mailing issues that are important to your business. You will find updates to our mailing standards and prices, information about our Web tools, and helpful reminders about mailing issues.
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Federal Register Notices
Current list of the Federal Register notices filed by the Mailing Standards Department of the United States Postal Service
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USPS National News
USPS press releases.
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USPS Illinois News
Statewide USPS press releases for Illinois.
Mailing & Shipping
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Postal Facts
Facts and figures about your Postal Service.
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APO/FPO/DPO Guidelines
Our troops work hard for us overseas. Far from home, few things brighten their days more than mail from friends and loved ones.
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Business Center
Whether you need help promoting your business or are looking to cut costs in your daily operations, the U.S. Postal Service© has the information, tools, and services you need to meet your business goals.
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Click-N-Ship
Your shipping label is just a Click-N-Ship© away.
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Compare Prices
The U.S. Postal Service© has a variety of services to fit your needs. Compare the services and find the one that's right for you.
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Global Express Guaranteed
Global Express Guaranteed (GXG) is our fastest international shipping service, with transportation and delivery by FedEx Express. It features date-certain delivery in 1-3 business days* to more than 190 countries with a money-back guarantee** to all destinations.
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International Shipping
Solutions for international shipping and mailing.
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Preparing International Shipping
Can you ship It Internationally? Get the information you need to send mail overseas.
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Mailing Online
The U.S. Postal Service© makes it easy to build your business with mail.
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Mailing Guide
A Customer's Guide to Mailing. This guide will explain your options for mailing and help you choose the services that are best for you.
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Priority Mail Domestic
Your choice is Priority Mail, if getting your package there quickly at a great value is your top priority.
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Priority Mail International
Priority Mail International service is a reliable and affordable way to send mail and packages up to 70 lbs to over 190 countries. Plus you'll save when you ship online.
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Rate Calculator
Domestic and International retail prices.
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How to ship a package
The U.S. Postal Service© offers easy and convenient ways for you to ship packages without leaving your home or office.
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Postal Explorer
Provides up-to-the minute domestic and International mailing information.
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Quick Service Guides
Quick reference guides that describe, with words and graphics, how to prepare your mail to qualify for a certain postage price.
MAIL Magazine is the Journal of Record for the Mail ommunications Industry. The official source of updates to Postal Service policies and procedures. News stories of interest to Postal employees, customers and competitors. (Not affiliated with, nor endorsed by the U.S. Postal Service© or any other organization). PCC Insider is your inbox updater for news about the U.S. Postal Service, Postal Customer Councils, and issues that affect the mailing industry. You'll get the latest information on products and services, technological advances, and pricing and classification. Access the resources you need - Online. Point and click to find exactly what you need to optimize your mailing experience. Current list of all Domestic, International and Extra Services products offered by the U.S. Postal Service©.Periodicals & Subscriptions
Address Management provides value-added product and service offerings that enable U.S. Postal Service© business customers to better manage the quality of their mailing lists while maximizing our ability to efficiently deliver mail as addressed. CASS/MASS product development information. Mail Evaluation Readability Lookup INstrument - used by the U.S. Postal Service© to assist with the acceptance of business mail.Postal Technologies
The National Postal Forum is the premier annual event for businesses who mail and ship.Conferences & Events
The Direct Marketing Association is the leading global trade association of business and nonprofit organizations using and supporting multichannel direct marketing tools and techniques.Trade Organizations