6-3.1 Completing PS Form 3510-M

6-3.1.1 Overview

You must complete Parts A, B, and C. A copy of PS Form 3510-M is shown as Exhibit II in Appendix G.

6-3.1.2 Part A

Item 1 — Print the full title of the publication. The title must be the same as on PS Form 3500, Part A.

Item 2 — Check the “yes” box only if you have applied for the Centralized Postage Payment (CPP) program (DMM 207.16.0) or intend to use the Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS) program (DMM 705.17.0). Otherwise, check the “no” box.

Item 3 — Enter your ISSN (if one has been issued) and your USPS number. If you do not have a USPS number yet (this number is provided when PS Form 3500 is approved), leave that line blank.

Item 4 — List the number of issues (same as PS Form 3500, Part A, item 5).

Item 5 — List the frequency of issue (same as PS Form 3500, Part A, item 4).

Item 6 — List the city, state, and ZIP+4 code of the original entry office.

Item 7 — Enter the name and address of the known office of publication (same as PS Form 3500, Part A, item 8).

6-3.1.3 Part B

You may open one or more additional entries at one time. When opening multiple entries, the dates opened must be within an inclusive 30-day period. Item 8 uses separate columns to capture information.

Item Number — Use the item number column on the extreme left and number each entry sequentially if you are listing more than one additional entry.

Post Office and ZIP Code — Enter the city, state, and ZIP Code of the Post Office where mail will be verified for acceptance. An additional entry is not required for PVDS destination offices. An additional entry is required only for a Post Office where copies of the publication are presented for Postal Service acceptance and verification.

Nature of Action — Check the appropriate box to open, close, or modify the entry information.

Requested Effective Date — Enter the date you wish the entry to be opened. Do not enter a date earlier than the date you filed PS Form 3500.

Estimated Number of Copies — Enter the approximate number of copies for an issue that you will be mailing at this Post Office.

6-3.1.4 Part C

In items 9 through 14, print your name, sign and date the application, and provide your e-mail address and telephone number.

For pending publications, submit your completed PS Form 3510-M with your completed PS Form 3500 (application for original entry).