No Postage Necessary Here

This is a pre-authorized service that allows a person to mail a letter or postcard back to a company without applying a stamp. The company (permit holder) is billed only for the pieces actually returned. Key Format Requirements

To be valid, the envelope or card must meet strict USPS Postal Explorer standards: No Postage Necessary

The phrase primarily refers to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Business Reply Mail (BRM) system, where a business pays the postage for a recipient's response. It also refers to a 2018 independent film. ✉️ Business Reply Mail (BRM) This is a pre-authorized service that allows a

The imprint "NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES" must be in the upper right corner. It also refers to a 2018 independent film

If you put a stamp on a BRM envelope, the recipient is typically not charged for the postage.

Vertical bars at the top edge that help automated sorters identify the mail type.

The permit number, city, and state of the issuing post office must be listed below the legend. Common Misconceptions