Publication 91 - Confirmation Services Technical Guide

Labels and Barcodes
3 Labels and Barcodes
Barcoded labels are required on all confirmation services mailpieces. There
are three label options to chose from:
1. You may print the labels yourself following the requirements specified in
Appendix G.
2. You may also have a print shop print the labels for you.
3. You may order preprinted labels directly from the Postal Service
fulfillment center (800-222-1811, option 4) once the Postal Service
places the initial order for you.
When choosing which label option to use, consider whether there is space to
add confirmation services barcode information on your existing labels. If you
do not have the capability, or if your labels will not accommodate the barcode,
you may wish to order preprinted labels from the Postal Service or have them
printed by a vendor.
Labeling Categories
There are four labeling categories:
Electronic Rate Option — customer-printed labels.
Electronic Rate Option — Postal Service–preprinted labels.
Retail Rate Option — customer-printed labels.
Retail Rate Option — Postal Service–preprinted labels.
Electronic Rate Option Labels
Determine the label style (customer-printed or Postal Service–preprinted) that
best fits your mailing needs (see options listed below) and complete PS Form
5051, Confirmation Services — Electronic Option Application. If you select
Postal Service–preprinted labels when you complete PS Form 5051, the
Postal Service will ship the preprinted labels to you. No further label
certification steps are required.
Before using customer-printed barcode labels, you must complete a barcode
analysis and certification process. If a print shop prints your labels, you must
still complete this process.
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