Mail News

Post Office Box Caller Fee Increase For Departments

In your July 1, 2009 statements, you will see an increase in the mailbox rental fee for departments from $487 to $510 semi-annually. Mailbox rental includes mail sortation, mail delivery before 12:00 noon to most departments and mail pick-up before 12:00 noon from most departments.

USPS Announces New Prices Coming May 11

The following is taken from a the current DMM Advisory, keeping you informed about the prices and mailing standards of the United States Postal Service.

On May 11, 2009 prices will be adjusted for mailing services ­ First-Class Mail, Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Special Services.

A First-Class Mail stamp will be 44¢. Customers can continue to use the Forever Stamps they purchased for 42¢, even after the price change. 

Click here for the complete USPS price list

New 13-Ounce Mail Rule to Take Effect July 30

Washington, DC - A new Postal Service rule goes into effect next week for packages and envelopes that weigh more than 13 ounces, if they're being mailed with only stamps as postage at a location other than a Post Office retail service counter. More ...

Forever Stamps

Have you heard about the Forever Stamp but wondered what it is?  With postage rates rising on May 11th, here is the latest information from the US Postal Service on this handy stamp:

The Forever Stamp will be valid for mailing any future 1-ounce single piece First Class mail letter, no matter what the price may be at the time of mailing - without the addition of extra postage.  This stamp will increase convenience for consumers by avoiding the "last minute rush" to purchase stamps when new prices are implemented in the future. 

• The Forever Stamp will feature an image of the Liberty Bell (see sample)
• It will be available at the current first-class rate and is available in booklets and in sheets.
• The Forever Stamp or any nondenominated stamps (except those that bear unique markings, such as First-Class Presort, Nonprofit Org.) may be affixed to items that are sent to foreign countries
• The postage value of the Forever Stamp is always the domestic First-Class Mail single piece one-ounce letter rate that is in effect on the day of mailing.  Since the international postage rates are always higher than the comparable domestic rates, additional postage must be affixed if such a stamp is used on international mail.
• The Forever Stamp will eliminate the need for customers to purchase make-up stamps for future First-Class Mail letter price changes.

Purchase these stamps at your local post office or online here.

USPS Customs Forms Now Online

Because international mail is subject to Customs examination in the country of its destination, when you ship items internationally you might need to complete and submit Customs Forms declaring the contents and their value.

You can now fill-out Customs Forms online by clicking here.