The Postal Service strongly recommends that all Election Mail envelopes, including previously approved designs, be reviewed by a Mailpiece Design Analyst (MDA) each year prior to mail printing. MDAs can provide guidance on envelopes that meet the Postal Service’s processing requirements, answer questions about mailpiece design, give advice on evaluating mailpieces for automation discounts, provide technical assistance on the Postal Service’s envelope standards, and help construct mailing plans.
For more information, connect with an MDA via email at MDA@usps.gov or by calling 877-672-0007 (select option 2 for mailing and shipping, then option 2 for MDA).
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time (closed federal holidays).
