DMM 207.4.0 contains the standards for eligibility for a publication to qualify for Periodicals prices. DMM 207.30 contains the standards for Periodicals mailpiece components and mailpiece construction.
A publication must meet prescribed criteria to be eligible for Periodicals mailing privileges. These include basic criteria that all authorized publications must meet, as well as additional criteria for the qualification category selected for the publication.
Once you submit an application and pay the appropriate fee, the Postal Service™ reviews the application, copies of the publication, and supporting documents to determine whether or not the publication is eligible for Periodicals prices. This handbook explains the standards for Periodicals and describes the types of supporting documents you must submit with an application for Periodicals mailing privileges. In addition, this handbook helps you through the application process by describing each step in completing the application.
