Domestic mail manual usps postal operations manual, title 31, u. Official mail program omp, june 2, 2011, as amended. Jan 24, 2021 domestic mail manual updated 012421 domestic mail manual updated 101820 summary of changes quick service guides retail mailing services 100 retail mail letters, ca rds, flats, and parcels 101 physical standards 102 elements on the face of a mailpiece 110 priority mail express 120 priority mail firstclass mail and firstclass package. Domestic mail manual mail design requirements dmm sections 302. This document describes the numerous amendments consolidated in the transmittal letter for issue 51 of the domestic mail manual, which is incorporated by reference in the code of federal regulations, see 39 cfr 111. Federal register new mailing standards for domestic. Effective june 6, 2011, the postal service will revise mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmm 608. Effective january 26, 2020, the postal service will revise mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmm, in various sections to implement changes related to new price adjustments. In addition, customers must use a domestic mail manual that is more than 1,700 pages in order to do business with the postal service. Dmm, mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual, december 27, 2020 pdf.
Mailing standards of the united states postal service. The governing regulations and individual country requirements for the international registered mail system are contained in the international mail manual. The updated dmm in pdf and html formats can be accessed on the postal explorer web site at. It contains regulations of direct interest to mailers, such as postage rates, mail classification, and mail preparation requirements. Effective april 5, 2021, the postal service will revise. The domestic mail manual dmm contains the usps standards that govern domestic mail.
In legal parlance, it contains the mailing standards of the united states postal service. Postal operations manual pom issue 9 july 2002 updated. Keeping you informed about classification and maiingl standards of the united states postal service. Jan 26, 2020 the current edition of the imm and also archived editions back to 2001 are available in pdf and html formats on the postal explorer web site at. Postal service domestic mail manual, and 41 cfr 20145. There are over 7,600 domestic prices for the three product lines and almost 50 percent of these prices contain low to no mail volume. Regarding noncompliance with domestic mail manual section 604.
Sep 30, 2020 the postal service announces the issuance of the mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmmsupreg dated july 1, 2020, and its incorporation by reference in the code of federal regulations. The governing regulations for the domestic re gistered mail system are contained in the mailing standards of the united state postal service, domestic mail manual, 503. Additional instructions for the air transportation of registered mail. The dmm provides individual and commercial mailers with information about postal services and standards for both domestic and international mailings. Domestic mail manual updated 3419 mailing standards of the united states postal service dmm 100 retail mail letters, cards, flats, and parcels 200 commercial mail letters, cards, flats, and parcels 500 additional mailing services 600 basic standards for all mailing services 700 special standards index and appendices 1 overview. This final rule describes the amendments consolidated in the transmittal letters for issues 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49 of the domestic mail manual dmm, which is.
Nonprofit standard mail and other unique eligibility official overview of nonprofit standard mail eligibility and requirements, official mail, penalty mail, balloting materials, and mixed classes. Most countries treat unofficial overprints the same way the united states post office does. Note this technique is confirmed by this speaker phoning his post office. Domestic mail manual updated 5117 mailing standards of the united states postal service dmm 100 retail mail letters, cards, flats, and parcels 200 commercial mail letters, cards, flats, and parcels 500 additional mailing services 600 basic standards for all mailing services 700 special standards index and appendices 1 overview. Checklist for packaging and shipping diagnostic specimens.
The appendix, agency authorization codes, contains an updated listing of agencies. Mailing standards of the united states postal servicedomestic. Many commercial mailers find it helpful to reference these standards as they prepare and enter large mailings. The domestic mail manual dmm and dmm advisories are available on postal explorer june 16, 2020. Quick service guides qsg pdf file approximately 5 mb. Domestic shipping services product launch of parcel select regional ground and shipping services clarifications effective april 17, 2011, the postal service is revising mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmm 401. Domestic mail manual july 28, 20 the mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmm provides the united states postal services official prices and standards for all domestic mailing services. Public the public can access the updated dmm in pdf and html formats on postal explorer at. Military postal service executive services directorate. The handbook provides guidance for handling incoming, internal, and outgoing mail.
Domestic mail manual usps office of inspector general. Dm series dm500 dm1100 and dm infinity series operational. The governing regulations for the domestic registered mail system are contained in domestic mail manual dmm s911. This issue of the imm removes the issue number, replacing it with the issue date to mirror the format used for the domestic mail manual dmm. Mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual. Domestic mail manual updated 012421 domestic mail manual updated 101820 summary of changes quick service guides retail mailing services 100 retail mail letters, ca rds, flats, and parcels 101 physical standards 102 elements on the face of a mailpiece 110 priority mail express 120 priority mail firstclass mail and firstclass package. Nonprofit usps marketing mail eligibility pub 417 html pdf. Also, quarterly volume and revenue data used to support product pricing is. Mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmm, section 604. International mail manual was issued on april 17, 2011, and was updated with postal bulletin revisions through june 2, 2011. Publicthe public can access the updated dmm in pdf and html formats on postal explorer at. Official mail handbook dm103 november 2001 transmittal letter 3 a. Mar 04, 2019 domestic mail manual updated 3419 mailing standards of the united states postal service dmm 100 retail mail letters, cards, flats, and parcels 200 commercial mail letters, cards, flats, and parcels 500 additional mailing services 600 basic standards for all mailing services 700 special standards index and appendices 1 overview. Mailing standards of the united states postal service dmm.
A resource map to intelligent mail service documents. Mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic. Domestic mail manual july 15, 2007 mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmm provides our official rates and standards for all domestic mailing services. The postal service has more than 10,000 prices contained in a 1,800page customer manual known as the domestic mail manual dmm. Marine corps official mail will not be used for the following. International mail service disruptions du e to covid 19. G 111 page 1 of 10 dm series dm500 dm1100 and dm infinity series operational changes effective january 2, 2011 as a result of, and in addition to, the usps rate change effective january 2, 2011, changes have been. States postal service, domestic mail manual dmm to revise the time limit for extra service refunds. Domestic mail manual dmm pdf file approximately 9 mb. Many commercial mailers find it helpful to reference these standards as they prepare and enter mailings. The postal service announces the issuance of dmm 300, dated july 5, 2011, of the mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmmsupreg, and its incorporation by reference in the code of federal regulations. Postal regulatory commission b t postal regulatory commission. Changes to the dmm are announced in the federal register.
Such overprints almost always invalidate a stamp for postal use. All mail prepared and received in the mms will be in compliance with the provisions of this handbook. Sheila marano at 202 2684257, adaisja johnson at 202 2686724, or garry rodriguez at 202 2687281. Extracted and analyzed data from the enterprise data warehouse edw delivery data mart for cased and fss mailpieces, city carrier office and overtime workhours, carriers returning after 5 p. It is based on the domestic mail classification schedule dmcs. New mailing standards for domestic mailing services products. It is in the domestic mail manual 2nd link above and. Per the domestic mail manual it is still an other firearm concealable on the person. The postal service announces the issuance of the mailing standards of the united states postal service, domestic mail manual dmmsupreg dated july 1, 2020, and its incorporation by reference in the code of federal regulations. El301, guidelines for processing personnel actions, june 1989 pdf. These amendments reflect changes in mail preparation requirements and.
The domestic mail manual dmm is a document that lays out the policies and prices of the united states postal service usps. Mail is very important not only to communicate clearly in writing, but it has bearing in law. Usps handbooks and manuals national association of letter. These substances, if shipped by usps, must be sent as first class, priority, or express mail. The imm is organized into nine chapters that describe mailing methods based on shape of mail, category of mail service, and topic. This is a complete revision of the appendix for handbook dm103, official mail.
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