An application should note that the U.S. Postal Service does not uniformly provide a dated postmark. Before relying on this method, an applicant should check with its local post office. An applicant is encouraged to use registered or at least first-class mail. Each late applicant will be notified that its application will not be considered. Individuals delivering applications should use the D Street entrance.
Proper identification is necessary to enter the building.
In order for an application sent through a Courier Service to be considered timely, the Courier Service must be in receipt of the application on or before the closing date. The ninth digit of each number is the check digit, which is mathematically related to the other digits.