DMM 207.4.0 contains the standards for eligibility for a publication to qualify for Periodicals mailing privileges. 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.
After a Periodicals application is submitted and the appropriate fee is paid, 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 that must be submitted with an application for Periodicals mailing privileges. Additionally, this handbook helps publishers through the application process by describing each step to completion.
