Who needs a PS 3602-R1 form?
This form is used by small business mailers who are mailing standard mail letters.
What is the purpose of the PS 3602-R1 form?
This form is required for sending a standard mail to the addressees. The information provided in the statement is required by the United States Postal Service for further use. This form contains the details about the mailer, mailing, postage.
What documents must accompany the PS 3602-R1 form?
As a rule, there is no need to accompany the postage statement with other documents.
When is the PS 3602-R1 form due?
This form should be completed before the mailing owner or mailing agent starts to send standard mail.
What information should be provided in the PS 3602-R1 form?
The Postage Statement has the following sections for completion:
- Information about the mailer: permit holder’s name, address and email
- Name and address of the mailing agent
- Information about the mailing: post office of mailing;
- processing category;
- Federal Agency cost code;
- number and types of containers;
- type of postage;
- weight of a single piece and total weight;
- update method; appropriate coding;
- Information about the postage:
- completed parts;
- price at which postage affixed;
- number of permit;
- net postage due;
- postage affixed;
- Certification:
- signature of mailer or agent;
- name of the mailer signing the form
The other pages of the statement should be completed according to the mailer’s needs:
- machinable letters;
- nonmachinable letters;
- automation letters;
- letters EDDY;
- nonautomation letters;
- flats;
- marketing parcels;
- carrier route parcels;
- customized market mail;
- extra services and fees.
What do I do with the Postage Statement after its completion?
The completed and signed statement is forwarded to the USPS local office.
