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Transmittal Letter

Applying for Periodicals Mailing Privileges

Handbook DM-204 December 2025
Transmittal Letter

A. Explanation. This handbook is designed to help mailers determine whether to apply for Periodicals mailing privileges from the United States Postal Service® and, if so, how to proceed.

B. Availability.

  • Nonpostal users. This handbook is available on the Internet at https://pe.usps.com — at the top of the page, click on Publications, then Handbook DM-204 to download in PDF Format.
  • Postal Service personnel. This handbook is available on the corporate intranet at http://blue.usps.gov — under “Essential Links,” click PolicyNet, then Policies & Procedures, then HBKs, and then the title of the handbook.

C. Comments. Address comments or questions about the content of this handbook to:

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION
475 L‘ENFANT PLAZA, SW, RM 4446
WASHINGTON, DC 20260-4446

D. Effective Date. This handbook is effective December 2025.

Dale E. Kennedy
Director
Product Classification




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