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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.

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.

How to Apply for a Permit Imprint Download a copy of PS Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile. ... Take your completed PS Form 3615 to your local Business Mail Entry Unit or Post Office. ... At the Post Office, submit your PS Form 3615 and pay the permit imprint application fee.

You must have a valid Business Reply Mail permit before you can mail. You may apply for a BRM permit at any time by filling out PS Form 3615, Mailing Permit Application and Customer Profile, and paying the annual permit fee.

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.

Qualifications for Standard Mail (Bulk) Rates Consist of a minimum of 200 addressed pieces (or 50 pounds). Be made of printed pieces identical in content, size, and weight. Weigh less than 1 pound (each piece). Contain only domestic addresses, certified as deliverable.

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).

The benefits of Mail Anywhere include: Maintaining a single permit and centralized account to enter and pay for all mailings across the country. Local Permit Number or Company Imprint Indicia may be used at any location. Permit application fee not required at additional mailing locations.