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1 First-Class Mail No Address Corrections First-Class Mail Manual Corrections * OneCode ACS ASR OneCode ACS ASR OneCode ACS CSR OneCode ACS CSR OneCode ACS RSR OneCode ACS TRSR 2 Temp- T ACS ASR ACS ASR ACS CSR ACS CSR ACS RSR ACS TRSR 2 Temp Traditional ACS TRSR 2* Temp * Requires the printed text ancillary service endorsement. The option selected must not be printed with the endorsement. Updated May 22, 2016 Page 1 of 5

2 Periodicals Periodicals 1, 2 Manual Corrections OneCode ACS OneCode ACS ASR1 w/printed Address Service Requested* ** ** Full Service ACS Full Service ACS ASR w/printed Address Service Requested* ** ** Traditional ACS Traditional ACS ASR1 w/printed Address Service Requested* ** ** ** ** 1. For Periodicals, the following could carry a full-service or basic automation STID: 1) Outside-County barcoded letters, 2) Outside-County Machinable barcoded flats, 3) Outside-County Nonmachinable barcoded flats, 4) In- County automation letters and flats. 2. For Periodicals, the following are included in nonautomation: 1) Outside-County nonbarcoded letters, 2) Outside-County Machinable nonbarcoded flats, 3) Outside-County Nonmachinable nonbarcoded flats, 4) In- County nonautomation letters and flats. * Requires the printed text ancillary service endorsement and a domestic return address on the address-side of the piece. Publications that cannot be delivered as addressed or forwarded will be returned to sender - postage due. ** Improper use of this Service Type ID can create an unexpected and extraneous cost to the mailer. Please contact the ACS Department at ACS@usps.gov or ( ) for information on how these STIDs should be used. Updated May 22, 2016 Page 2 of 5

3 Standard Mail Standard Mail No Address Corrections Manual Corrections * OneCode ACS ASR 1* OneCode ACS ASR 2* OneCode ACS CSR1* OneCode ACS CSR 2* 513*** 586*** OneCode ACS RSR 2* ACS ASR 1* ACS ASR 2* ACS CSR 1* ACS CSR 2* 567*** 231*** ACS RSR 2* *** 564*** 568*** 566*** * Requires the printed text ancillary service endorsement. The option selected must not be printed with the endorsement. *** Change Service Requested Option 2 Service Type IDs may be used in the Intelligent Mail barcode for Standard Mail letters and flats. CSR Option 2 STIDs are not valid for Standard Mail parcels. Use of the CSR Option 2 STID in the Intelligent Mail barcode indicates the mailer has requested forwarding of Standard Mail and Bound Printed Matter when possible and agrees to pay any resulting forwarded STD Mail fees. Check, Credit Card, ACH Credit or CAPS payment options are available. Mailers must establish an ACS account prior to mailing with these STIDs. Contact acs@usps.gov or call the ACS Department Toll Free at (option 1) to set up an account. If an ACS account has not been established prior to the use, one will be set up for you using the CRID information that is associated to the Mailer ID used in the IMb. Use the ACS Billing profile option in the Mailer ID system via the Business Customer Gateway before mailing to identify a billing contact and address if the CRID for the MID is not the desired billing information for the Forwarded STD Mail fees. The Forwarded STD Mail fees are charged in addition to ACS fees when applicable. See Notice 123, Other Services, Address Correction Service. Updated May 22, 2016 Page 3 of 5

4 Bound Printed Matter Address Correction Ancillary Service Option No Address Corrections Bound Printed Matter Manual Corrections * OneCode ACS ASR 1* OneCode ACS ASR 2* OneCode ACS CSR 1* OneCode ACS CSR 2* 615**** 456**** OneCode ACS RSR 2* Full Service ACS ASR 1* ACS ASR 2* Full Service ACS CSR 1* Full Service ACS CSR 2* 617**** 356**** Full Service ACS RSR 2* **** 461**** 618**** 361**** * Requires the printed text ancillary service endorsement. **** Change Service Requested Option 2 Service Type IDs may be used in the Intelligent Mail barcode for Bound Printed Matter flats. CSR Option 2 STIDs are not valid for Bound Printed Matter parcels. Use of the CSR Option 2 STID in the Intelligent Mail barcode indicates the mailer has requested forwarding of Bound Printed Matter flats when possible and agrees to pay any resulting forwarded Bound Printed Matter fees. Check, Credit Card, ACH Credit or CAPS payment options are available. Mailers must establish an ACS account prior to mailing with these STIDs. Contact acs@usps.gov or call the ACS Department Toll Free at (option 1) to set up an account. If an ACS account has not been established prior to the use, one will be set up for you using the CRID information that is associated to the Mailer ID used in the IMb. Use the ACS Billing profile option in the Mailer ID system via the Business Customer Gateway before mailing to identify a billing contact and address if the CRID for the MID is not the desired billing information for the Forwarded Bound Printed Matter fees. The Forwarded Bound Printed Matter fees are charged in addition to ACS fees when applicable. See Notice 123, Other Services, Address Correction Service. Updated May 22, 2016 Page 4 of 5

5 Miscellaneous Priority Mail Reply Mail by ZIP Reply Mail by MID Priority Mail 710 Priority Mail Flat Rate 712 Courtesy Reply Mail 703 (700) Business Reply Mail First-Class Reply Mail (PRM) Courtesy Reply Mail Business Reply Mail First-Class Reply Mail STID 700 may be used on printed envelopes currently in stock. When ordering new envelopes, mailers should transition to Courtesy Reply Mail (by ZIP) Service Type ID 703. Critical Mail has been discontinued as of January 27, Updated May 22, 2016 Page 5 of 5

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