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Business Reply Mail (BRM)

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Domestic mail which uses first-class postage on pre-printed postcards and envelopes to receive replies from customers. Postage is paid by the receiver only for the pieces actually delivered back to the original sender. BRM is commonly used when numerous responses are anticipated, such as with Admissions information requests or survey questionnaire responses. This section has forms and instructions how Mailing Services can assist our customers with this service.

Classification of Mail
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This section describes in detail the different classifications of mail by the U.S. Postal Service as well as rates and requirements for each classification.

USC Proper Addressing Format

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Standard format for all campus addresses. Wherever and whenever campus addresses are used (letterhead, envelopes, business cards, forms, individual correspondence, web sites, etc.) they should be formatted according to this standard. If people use these addresses to write to the campus, then the U.S. Postal Service and Mail Services will be able to process this mail in an efficient and timely manner.
USPS Formated Mail Piece
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There are things that everyone can do to help the U.S. Postal Service process and transport items more efficiently. Whether it is mail for holidays or special occasions, or regular letters and packages, these helpful tips may come in handy. See a sample diagram with explanation of each element of a mail piece.

USPS Minimum Thickness Requirements

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Few people consider the thickness of the mail piece when they design mail to meet USPS requirements. Unfortunately, stricter enforcement of mail standards by the USPS has resulted in some self-mailers being rejected at the post office because they fail to meet the minimum thickness requirements. However, you can easily avoid this potential pitfall by choosing the appropriate paper and folding style when you design the mailer...Read On

   
   
   
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