First Class Mail

Definition:

A class of mail that includes all matter wholly or partly in writing or typewriting, all actual and personal correspondence, all bills and statements of account, and all matter sealed or otherwise closed against inspection. Any mailable matter may be sent as First-Class Mail (The Mailroom Companion, May 1996).

Used For:

Letters, Postcards, Postal cards, Greeting Cards, Personal Notes, Checks, Money Orders.

Additional services such as certificates of mailing, certified, registered, COD, and restricted delivery can be purchased at the option of the mailer for First Class Mail. Insurance can also be purchased. However, insured articles mailed at the First-Class rate must contain merchandise.

Note:

If your First-Class Mail is not letter size, make sure to mark it "First-Class" or use a large green diamond bordered envelope.

Delivery Speed:

All First-Class Mail receives prompt handling and transportation.
Locally designated cities: overnight
Locally designated states: 2^nd day
Other outlying areas: 3^rd day
 

First-Class Mail Rate Comparison Chart (Single Piece)	Rate (in cents)
Letters and Sealed Parcels (First ounce)	34.0
Postal and Postcards	20.0
Flats (First ounce)	34.0

• Express Mail and Priority Mail
• First Class
• Periodicals
• Standard Mail A
• Standard Mail B