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A commercial mail permit is a permit you must obtain before you qualify for bulk mail discounts on postage. A ?permit imprint? is something you use in place of a stamp to handle bulk mail postage payment (see below for more details).

An INDICIA is a printed graphic that signifies to the United States Post Office (USPS) that postage on a particular piece will be paid by using a mailing permit. Indicias are used in place of a stamp. USPS POSTAL REGULATIONS REGARDING INDICIAS: Mailing Permit Imprints Pre-printing makes permit imprints convenient.

The indicia must be placed in a clear area that is free from any other text, graphics or markings. The actual size of the indicia must be a minimum of one-half inch high by one-half inch wide. It must be placed no more than 1.5 inches below, or to the left of, the upper right hand corner of your postcard.

You must pay USPS a one-time fee for a "permit imprint authorization" before you can use an indicia for most types of bulk mail. The fee is currently $310. There is no fee for using bulk mail stamps instead. The barcode on mail has nothing to do with paying the postage.

Latest Canada Post Announcements Domestic LetterMeter RatesPostal Indicia0-30g$0.92$0.9230-50g$1.30$1.30Other (Non-standard and Oversize)up to 100g$1.94$1.945 more rows

Instead of using precanceled stamps or a postage meter, the mailer prints postage information in the upper right corner of the mailpiece. This postage block is called an "indicia." Here's a sample of what a permit imprint indicia looks like. The indicia are printed onto each mailpiece.

Permit imprint mailings must contain at least 200 pieces or 50 pounds (604.5. 1.2) except nonpresorted Bound Printed Matter, or as allowed in 604.5. 1.2, but higher volumes may be required depending on price claimed.