Domestic Mail

The November 1999 version of PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, is required to be stocked by all offices in order to secure optimum optical scanning recognition of the form. The November 1999 version of PS Form 3849 includes the placement of the text "USPS" on the barcoded side of the form, below the delivery section.

All offices should examine the PS Form 3849 in their inventory and recycle any versions with a date prior to November 1999.

Offices can secure copies of PS Form 3849 preprinted with their address through the eBuy Web site:

• Go to http://ebuy/jsp/co/Login.jsp and log in to application.

• Click Create a New On Catalog Requisition.

• Click Add Item.

• Click Browse Catalogs.

• Click PS Form 3849 - USPS LPC.

• Two items appear; one for blank forms and one for overprinted forms. Choose "FORM, DELIVERY NOTICE/REMINDER/RECEIPT, OVERPRINTED" if you want your address information printed on the PS Form 3849.

• Enter the quantity amount, then click Add To.

• For overprinted forms, enter your address, phone number, hours, etc., on each line exactly as the entries should be printed. Make any necessary changes and click OK.

• From here complete your requisition as usual. (Return to View Summary, add justification, verify shipping address and approval process, and submit).

Offices without eBuy access can order overprinted PS Form 3849 using PS Form 1887, Order for Overprinted Form 3849. Go to http://blue.usps.gov/formmgmt/forms/ps1887.pdf and follow the instructions on the form.

— Intelligent Mail Implementation,
Intelligent Mail and Address Quality, 8-18-05