126 Deposit

1.0 Deposit for Priority Mail

1.1 Pieces Weighing Less Than 16 Ounces

Priority Mail weighing less than 16 ounces may be deposited into any collection box, mail chute, or mail receptacle or at any place where mail is accepted if the full required postage is paid with adhesive stamps. Metered mail must be deposited in locations under the jurisdiction of the licensing post office, except as permitted under 604.4.0, Postage Meters (Postage Evidencing Systems) and 604.5.0, PC Postage. Permit imprint mail must be presented at a post office under 604.6.0, Permit Imprint (Indicia) or 705, Advanced Preparation and Special Postage Payment Systems. [D100.2.1]

1.2 Pieces Weighing 16 Ounces or More

Priority Mail weighing 16 ounces or more must be presented at a post office retail counter if postage is paid with adhesive stamps. The sender may be required to provide identification before the mail is accepted by the USPS. Such mail may be presented by a sender known to the postal carrier at the sender's residence or place of business. Priority Mail weighing 16 ounces or more and not complying with the requirements of this section is returned to the sender for proper deposit. [D100.2.6]

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2.0 Pickup Service

2.1 Availability

Priority Mail pickup service is available from designated post offices. [D010.1.1]