Mail Processing and Handling Flashcards
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What is the purpose of applying a 'round stamp' or 'postmark' to outgoing mail?
Answer: To cancel the postage stamp and record the date and location of mailing
The postmark (round stamp) cancels the postage so it cannot be reused and records the date and location where the mail entered the postal system.
Which mail processing document do bulk mailers submit to document the contents and postage paid for a bulk mailing?
Answer: Postal Service Form 3600 (Postage Statement)
PS Form 3600 is the postage statement that bulk mailers complete to document the mail content, quantities, and postage paid for each mailing.
What does 'co-mingling' refer to in the context of large commercial mailings?
Answer: Combining mail from multiple mailers to achieve deeper ZIP code presort discounts
Co-mingling combines mail from multiple mailers into a single stream to achieve deeper presort levels and qualify for larger postage discounts.
What must be present on all mail pieces to be considered 'mailable' by USPS?
Answer: A valid delivery address and sufficient postage
Mail must have at minimum a valid delivery address and sufficient postage to be accepted for processing; a return address is recommended but not required for most mail.
Which USPS form is used to request a change of address?
Answer: PS Form 3575
PS Form 3575 is the official USPS Change of Address form that customers complete to forward mail to a new address.
What does 'manifest mailing' allow a mailer to do?
Answer: Pay postage based on a manifest (detailed list) rather than metering each piece individually
Manifest mailing allows high-volume mailers to pay postage based on a verified manifest of their mailing rather than metering or stamping each individual piece.