Mailpiece Design Checklist

Refer to this checklist if your piece is mailing.  If the art is not set up properly it could cause delays or additional costs.

• Mailpiece Specifications:
  • Is your piece the correct size to mail as intended?
    • Postcard – no smaller than 3.5″ x 5″ but no larger than 4.25″ x 6″
    • Letter – no smaller than 3.5 x 5″ but no larger than 6.125″ x 11.5″
    • Folded Self Mailer – no smaller than 3.5″ x 5″ but no larger than 6″ x 10.5″
    • Small Booklet – no smaller than 3.5″ x 5″ but no larger than 6″ x 10.5″
    • Flat – larger than 6.125″ x 11.5 but no larger than 12″ x 15″
  • Is the placement of the mail panel OK for mailing? (this is especially important for folded-self mailers and flats)
    • Postcard or Letter – mail panel should be parallel to the long side
    • Folded Self Mailer or Small Booklet – mail panel should be parallel to the final folded, long edge
    • Flats – mail panel should be in the bottom half when viewing the front cover, and in the top half when viewing the back cover
• Indicia:
  • Has the correct indicia been added to your art? If we are to add the indicia, please leave blank.
• Mail Panel Specifications:
  • Is the correct Return Address on the piece? (A return address is required for mailings expecting returned pieces: First Class and Ancillary Endorsement mailings. For Non Profit mailings, the return address on the piece must match the address of the USPS approved Non Profit Organization.)
  • Is there a blank space larger enough for addressing? We prefer a 2” X 4” white space to ensure proper addressing