BULK MAIL STEPS To assist you in the bulk mail process, please make sure to follow the following steps. Key things to know in advance: 1. There must be a minimum of 200 pieces in a bulk mail with 150 of those pieces mailed to zip codes that begin with either 339 or 341. 2. The bulk mail department is located at the 1200 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples 34102 in the back of the post office. The entrance is a separate entrance from the regular entrance and not well marked. The drive is located just south on Goodlette-Frank Rd. 3. Bulk Mail Trays and sleeves can be obtained in advance of your mailing. It is easier to prepare the mail in your office than at the post office. 4. IMPORTANT: Print the bulk mail permit on the envelope or buy a bulk mail stamp and stamp each envelope. Website on How to Design a Permit Imprint Indicia http://pe.usps.com/businessmail101/postage/designpermit_print.htm 5. When doing the labels, Include in the address below the name: or current resident. This is required for all bulk mail. Actual Steps for preparing the mail: 1. Sort mail all into the following 2 categories: a. 339/341 b. Other 2. Count the pieces by each category. These go into the following areas on the 2 nd page of the bulk mail 3602-EZ form. a. 339/341 D1 A for $0.256 b. Other D2 Mixed A for $0.273 3. Get the Bulk Mail tray at the post office. Each category must be in a separate tray. 4. The letters must be put into the bulk mail trays facing the small white plastic sleeve on one end of the box so that the post office can put either a local (339) or mixed (320) card into the sleeve. Please note: that all envelopes must face the same direction and be right side up in the box. 5. Cover the box with a bulk mail tray sleeve obtained at the post office. 6. Fill out the Bulk Mail 3602-EZ form. See the attached example of the form. 7. They do not take credit cards in the bulk mail department. Be prepared with cash or a check.
The diagram below will help you when filling out the USPS 3602 EZ form. Name and address of company Date of mailing City & State Bulk mail permit number Phone Number of Company Permit Imprint Weight of single Piece PREMIERE PLUS REALTY, CO 370 12 TH AVE, SO. #101 NAPLES, FL 34102 NAPLES, FL 11/19/2010 095 749 239-732-7837 3 656 62.32 `171.44 Letters # of Trays Total Weight Total Pieces Alt Address. Must have or Current Resident on label to select. John Handcock John Handcock 239-555-1234 Signature Your Phone # Printed Name
Pieces in area codes 339** or 341** (150 pieces min.) per row. Note: Only use these 2 rows 450 206 115.20 56.24 Pieces in all other zip codes 171.44
United States Postal Service Postage Statement Standard Mail-Easy Nonautomation Letters or Flats Post Office: Note Mail Arrival Date & Time (Do Not Round-Stamp) This form may be used only for a single nonautomation price mailing of identical-weight pieces up to 3.3 ounces. Use PS Form 3602-R for all other regular Standard Mail mailings. Checklists and other tools for mailers are available on the Postal Explorer website at pe.usps.com. Mailer Mailing Permit Holders Name and Address and Email Address, If Any Post Office of Mailing Type of Postage Permit Imprint Precanceled Stamps Metered Mailing Date Weight of a Single Piece Permit No. 0. pound Telephone Customer No. Federal Agency Cost Code Statement Seq. No. No. & Type of Containers Sacks If Sacked, Based on Processing Category 125 pieces 15 pounds Move Update Method: Ancillary Service Endorsement FASTforward OneCode ACS Total Pieces Total Weight NCOALink ACS Alternative Method Multiple n/a Alternative Address Format Letters Flats Trays Pallets Postage USPS Use Certification at Which Postage Affixed (Check one) Complete if the mailing includes pieces bearing metered or precanceled stamps. Correct Lowest Neither Additional Postage Payment (State reason) For postage affixed add additional payment to net postage due; for permit imprint add additional payment to total postage. Postmaster: Report in (Permit imprint only) AIC 130 (Add Parts Totals) pcs. x $. = Postage Affixed Net Postage Due (Subtract postage affixed from total postage) Total Adjusted Postage Affixed Total Adjusted Postage Permit Imprint The mailer's signature certifies acceptance of liability for and agreement to pay any revenue deficiencies assessed on this mailing, subject to appeal. If an agent signs this form, the agent certifies that he or she is authorized to sign on behalf of the mailer and that the mailer is bound by the certification and agrees to pay any deficiencies. In addition, agents may be liable for any deficiencies resulting from matters within their responsibility, knowledge, or control. The mailer hereby certifies that all information furnished on this form is accurate, truthful, and complete; that the mail and the supporting documentation comply with all postal standards and the mailing qualifies for the prices and fees claimed; and that the mailing does not contain any matter prohibited by law or postal regulation. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits information requested on this form may be subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including fines and imprisonment. Privacy Notice: For information regarding our Privacy Policy visit www.usps.com Signature of Mailer or Agent Printed Name of Mailer or Agent Signing Form Telephone Weight of a Single Piece. pound Are postage figures at left adjusted from mailer's entries? If yes, reason: Yes No Total Pieces Total Weight USPS Use Only To be completed in non-postalone! sites Presort Verification Performed? (Check One) Yes No I CERTIFY that this mailing has been inspected concerning: (1) eligibility for postage prices claimed; (2) proper preparation (and presort where required); (3) proper completion of postage statement; (4) payment of annual fee; and (5) sufficient funds on deposit (if required) USPS Employee's Signature Date Mailer Notified Print USPS Employee's Name Contact By (Initials) Time AM PM Round Stamp (Required) Date Mail Released. USPS Use Only To be completed in non-postalone! sites See reverse side of this form for complete Postage section PS Form 3602-EZ, March 2010 PSN 7530-07-000-6221 This form and mailing standards available on Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com.
Standard Mail-Postage (cont.) Part D Letters-3.3 oz. (0.2063 lb.) or less Part E Flats-3.3 oz. (0.2063 lb.) or less Machinable Entry Category No. of Pieces Entry Category No. of Pieces D1 A $0.256 E1 $0.367 D2 Mixed A 0.273 E2 0.464 D3 A 0.222 E3 0.509 D4 Mixed A 0.239 E4 Mixed 0.558 D5 A 0.213 E5 0.333 Nonmachinable E6 0.430 D6 $0.330 E7 0.475 D7 0.447 E8 Mixed 0.524 D8 0.491 E9 0.324 D9 Mixed 0.578 E10 0.421 D10 0.296 E11 0.466 D11 0.413 D12 0.457 Part E Total (add lines E1-E11) D13 Mixed 0.544 D14 0.287 D15 0.404 D16 0.448 Part D Total (add lines D1-D16) Standard Mail-Instructions Standard Mail - Easy Nonautomation Letters or Flats Instructions Use this form only for nonautomation letters or flats at regular Standard Mail prices. Step 1: Complete Mailer and Mailing sections on pages 1 and 2 applicable to the mailing presented. For all sections not applicable, enter N/A. Step 2: Complete the Postage section for applicable category - Presorted Letters and Flats, as follows: Fill in the number of pieces at each presort and entry discount level on the appropriate line in section D or section E. Multiply the number of pieces by the corresponding postage price. For Permit Imprint mailings, round off to four decimal places. On Postage Affixed mailings round off to three decimal places. Step 3: Add the postage (lines D1 through D5 for machinable letters; lines D6 through D16 for nonmachinable letters; and E1 through E11 for flats). Enter the subtotal for Part D or Part E on the appropriate Part D or E Subtotal line. Enter the, rounded off to two decimal places on the line. Step 4: Complete the line for Postage Affixed (if applicable). Check the box for the at Which Postage Affixed (Correct, Lowest, or Neither). Multiply the number of pieces times the postage affixed and put the total in the blank line for Postage Affixed. Subtract the amount of Postage Affixed from the ; enter remainder in Net Postage Due. Step 5: Read and sign the Certification section, including your telephone number. Information: For more information on mailing standards, prices, and fees, please go to Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com. PS Form 3602-EZ, March 2010 (Instructions)