Tabbing of Booklets

todd — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:46:47 +0000

The changes in tabbing regulations for booklets that took effect in September of 2009 continue to confuse designers and mailers. First of all, one needs to understand what the Post Office considers to be a “booklet”. A booklet is a letter-size piece (maximum size of 6.125 x 11.5) that consists of multiple sheets of paper that are bound together by some sort of permanent fastening (most commonly staples or saddle-stitching). If a multi-page piece, held by a corner and shaken, does not fall apart, it is a booklet. The bound edge on a booklet must be on the bottom or right edge, as one looks at the addressing panel. Three tabs will be required, and the tabs must be at least 1.5” in diameter, frosted, and non-perforated. The positioning of the tabs depends on where the closed edge is.

Nonprofit Mailing Privileges

todd — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:44:39 +0000

It is a common misconception that a nonprofit organization can mail at the nonprofit postage rates simply because it has been granted nonprofit status by the IRS. This is not the case. The Post Office maintains its own qualification standards for nonprofits, only one of which is having obtained the proper nonprofit status with the IRS. In order to get the nonprofit rates, the organization must be an authorized nonprofit at the local Post Office where the mailing will be presented, and the organization name and return address must appear on the piece, exactly as it is registered with the Post Office. In addition to these basic standards, there are many other complex rules regarding nonprofit mailings that are too detailed to describe here. Please contact us, if you would like further information and guidance on nonprofit mailings.

Colorado Data Mail

Tabbing of Booklets

Nonprofit Mailing Privileges