What envelope do I send to renew my passport?

Be sure to use a large envelope to send your passport renewal package. The US Department of State encourages the use of larger envelopes, not letter-size envelopes so that you do not have to fold any of the forms or documents you are submitting.

Can I mail my passport renewal in a regular envelope?

Answer: You cannot. Please send the application in an envelope enough to fit the documents without folding.

Is it OK to fold my passport renewal application?

How should I send the passport renewal application? Place the completed application form and supporting documents in a large envelope. Do not fold the form. We recommend you mail the renewal form and any personal documents using a traceable delivery method.

Should I staple the pages of my passport renewal application?

To avoid processing delays, be sure your photo meets all the photo requirements. Please note: Staple the photo to the application. Please use 4 staples vertically in the corners as close to the outer edges as possible.

What is a large envelope?

A Large Envelope is a rectangular mailpiece no thicker than 3/4 inch. They are commonly referred to as “Flats.” Flats must be: Flexible. Have four square corners (or finished corners not exceeding a radius of 0.125 (1/8) inch. Uniformly thick.

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How much postage do I need?

A standard letter that weighs under one (1) ounce will require 55 cents of postage to mail in 2020. USPS charges extra postage for any weight above that amount. In 2020, USPS charges an extra 15 cents for each additional ounce. So a letter that weighs between one (1) and two (2) ounces will require 70 cents of postage.

How do I know if my envelope needs extra postage?

Pay close attention to envelopes such as greeting cards marked “Extra Postage Required.” In most cases, a letter-size mailpiece is classified and priced as a large envelope (flat) if it exceeds 3.5 ounces or 6-1/8" by 11-1/2" by 1/4" thick.

How many stamps do I put on an envelope?

If you are mailing a standard sized letter (see more on what qualifies as 'standard size' below) rectangular envelope that weighs less than 1 oz., you will need 58¢ worth of postage, or 1 "forever" stamp.

How do I know if I need two stamps?

Customers must affix additional postage when mailing letters weighing in excess of 1 ounce and/or letters subject to the nonmachinable surcharge or mailpieces subject to another rate of postage (e.g., large envelopes or packages).

Is a 9x12 envelope considered a large envelope?

Large envelopes. This includes 9x12, legal, and manila envelopes, Two stamps are needed for the first ounce, and postage will be an additional $0.20 cents after.

Can I put a 9x12 envelope in the mailbox?

Envelopes used for flat mail cannot be more than ¾″ thick, 12″ high, 15″ long or weigh more than 13 ounces. The USPS considers any envelope bigger than this size to be a package, and will be subject to parcel prices.

What envelopes can you mail?

Can you send Priority Mail in a regular envelope?

TIPS. First-Class Mail items weighing more than 13 ounces is called Priority Mail. If you use your own envelope or box for Priority Mail, identify it with the marking, "Priority Mail." Priority Mail packaging provided by the USPS must be used only for Priority Mail.

Is it cheaper to use your own envelope for priority mail?

Otherwise, Priority Mail® is just the name of the service class, and you can use any box or packaging that you'd like... and for most cases, it's actually cheaper to use your own packaging instead of a Flat Rate service.

How many stamps do I need for priority mail envelope?

The Priority Mail flat-rate box must bear $7.70 in postage. Fees for any special services, if purchased, are in addition to the $7.70 rate. Only parcels using Postal Service-supplied Priority Mail flat-rate box packaging are eligible for the $7.70 rate.

What size is considered a large envelope for USPS?

Large Envelopes (Flats)

The maximum size for large envelopes is 15" x 12" x 3/4" thick. The maximum weight for large envelopes is 13 ounces.

Can I mail a manilla envelope?

You can calculate postage online at pe.usps.com. Letters, bills, greeting cards, and other documents can be sent in standard white, manila, or recycled paper envelopes. Items needing extra protection can be sent in bubble-lined, padded paper, or waterproof envelopes.

Can I mail a manila envelope with one stamp?

Buying Postage for Small Envelope

Smaller manila envelopes, such as those that are 6 inches by 9 inches, meet the size requirements of standard letter mail and can be shipped with one stamp if the weight does not exceed 1 ounce.

How do you send a 9x12 envelope?

Address your 9-inch by 12-inch envelope by placing the mailing address in the center and the return address in the upper left corner on the same side as the mailing address. Bring the 9-inch by 12-inch envelope to the post office so it can be weighed on a postal weight scale to determine postage needed.

How much does it cost to send a 9x12 envelope?

The cost of sending a 9×12 envelope

In most circumstances, two postage stamps for an envelope weighing one ounce or less will be enough. A first-class or forever stamp is sold for $0.58, but if the envelope is heavier than one ounce, your cost will rise. Each extra ounce adds $0.20 in postage.

Can you mail any size envelope?

To be eligible for mailing at the price for letters, a piece must be: Rectangular. At least 3-1/2 inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick. No more than 6-1/8 inches high x 11-1/2 inches long x 1/4 inch thick.

How do I put two stamps on an envelope?

Affix the Postage Stamps

Place the postage stamps on the upper right corner of the envelope. When more than one stamp is required, begin placing the stamps in the uppermost right corner and place additional stamps in a line across the top of the envelope right next to each other.

Can I put two Forever Stamps on an envelope?

You can use more than one Forever Stamp if you need to send a package or a letter that weighs more than an ounce. Each stamp is worth the current first-class rate (not what you paid for them). So if you paid $0.49 and the rate rises to $0.50, you can put two Forever Stamps on a package to get $1.00 worth of postage.