2026-2027 Official Election Mail
Election Mail Key Recommendations
Mailing Recommendations
Mail Class
Mailpiece Design Review
Mail Visibility
Quick Links
Election Mail Resources for Election Officials
Learning
Planning
Addressing
Designing
Identifying
Replying
Reporting
Steps to Creating Your Intelligent Mail Barcode
STEP 1: Download and Install the Encoder and Font
STEP 2: Apply for a MID
STEP 3: Populate the Barcode
STEP 4: Put Everything Together
Service Type Identifier for Ballot Mail
STID Finder Tool
How to Determine the Right STID:
Important Note:
Service Type Identifier Table
Informed Visibility Mail Tracking and Reporting
How does IV-MTR help Election Officials?
How do I get started with IV-MTR?
Tag 191, Domestic and International Ballots
NEW THIS YEAR
Qualified Business Reply Mail with Intelligent Mail Barcode Accounting
How does IMbA enhance the mailing Process?
How do I get started with BRM or QBRM with IMbA?
Special Procedures: APO/FPO/DPO and Overseas Citizens Absentee Ballots
September 1 – November 30
Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA)
Informed Delivery
Get Started with Informed Delivery
Ballot Mail Mailing Standards
Election Mail Checkboxes
How do I get started with Electronic documentation?
Recommendations on Mailing Completed Ballots
Postmarks and Postal Possession
Election Mail Security
Elections and U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Security of Voters and Election Mail
Security of Election Officials
Contact The U.S. Postal Inspection Service
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