Matter having the character of actual or personal correspondence. Bills and statements of account. The mailer may decide to mail any other type of mail via priority mail since there is no minimum weight. The maximum weight is 70 pounds. Periodicals Periodical mail is generally prepared by printers and publishers and is generally used for distribution of newspapers and magazines which are mailed at least four times per year.
Special rates apply to written and advertising portions.
A permit must be obtained from the USPS and samples of the publications must be submitted. You must have an Eastern Illinois University return address either on or in the mailpiece. Merchandise, printed matter, mailable live animals and all other matter not included in First, Periodical, or Priority mail weighing 16 ounces or more. Certified Mail Certified mail provides the sender with a mailing receipt and a delivery record at the post office of the addressee. No record is kept at the office from which certified mail is mailed.