SAN JOSE — The card may express your sentiment, but the stamp and postcard seals the deal. Why not seal it with a kiss and make your special someone feel especially cherished? Along with the beautiful selections of Hallmark Valentine’s Day cards available in many of our Post Office retail lobbies, special postmarks can be applied to make your missive memorable.
 
Now that you’ve picked out the right card, why not go the extra step and declare how thoughtful you are by giving it that special, indelible postmark? Many Post Offices around the country with loved-themed names are offering special postmarks for Valentine’s Day that will make the envelope just as much of a treasured keepsake as its contents.

All you have to do is enclose your stamped, pre-addressed valentines into a larger envelope or box addressed to: Postmaster, Valentine Remailing, City, State ZIP Code (see listing below). Here’s an example:

Postmaster
Attn: Valentine Remailing
Valentine, Texas 79854

Items should be mailed by Feb. 5 to allow enough time for your cards and letters to be postmarked, re-mailed, and delivered in time for Valentine's Day, Mon. Feb. 14. And don’t forget the many mailing choices to declare the importance of your missive.

Express Mail Service

1-2 day guarantee depending on destination, including online tracking and signature at delivery.

Priority Mail Service

It’s the next best thing to Cupid’s arrow. Convenient Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes and envelopes allow Valentine mailers to ship anywhere in the country for one low flat-rate price. Mail delivered in an average of 2-3 days. Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation service provides a receipt of mailing for record-keeping purposes and allows the customer to confirm electronically via the web @www.usps.com, or through a toll free number, 1-800-222-1811.

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