USPS eliminating legacy codes, revising forms

January 17, 2023 The Postal Service is eliminating 41 legacy service type codes, updating several forms and replacing one label that do not work with current Intelligent Mail package barcode (IMpb) requirements. The changes will take effect Jan. 22. Forty-one legacy service type codes that contain a two-digit product and service combination will be eliminated…

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USPS to eliminate four Extra Services forms

The Postal Service will eliminate four Extra Services forms at all Retail Systems Software (RSS) sites, including contract postal units that use RSS, beginning Oct. 15. After two successful tests, these color-coded forms are no longer required: PS Form 3804 Return Receipt for Merchandise PS Form 3813 Insured Mail Receipt (domestic only, $500 and under)…

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USPS is testing elimination of four Extra Services forms

The Postal Service has eliminated four Extra Services forms at some Retail Systems Software (RSS) sites. In a test underway at RSS sites in Capital and Northern Virginia districts, these color-coded forms are no longer required: PS Form 3804 Return Receipt for Merchandise PS Form 3813 Insured Mail Receipt (domestic only, $500 and under) PS…

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