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Important Notice - USPS Postmark Operational Change

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Shared by Compliance • February 07, 2026

We would like to share information regarding a nationwide operational change implemented by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) related to how postmarks are applied to mailed items.

Overview of the Change

  • USPS has modified how and when postmarks are applied to mail.
  • Unless a customer specifically requests a postmark at a USPS retail counter, mail is no longer postmarked upon initial receipt at the local post office.
  • Postmarks are now typically applied later in the process at regional distribution centers during automated sorting.

Additional details regarding this USPS change can be found in the Federal Register at the link here.