Postage Imprints

Postage imprints—sometimes referred to as “permit imprints” or “indicia”—are printed in the upper right corner of a mail piece. A convenient alternative to postage stamps and metering, they may be used for large First-Class and Standard A mailings and on other qualified bulk mailings. They may not be used on single-piece mailings.

Mailing & Return Addresses: Letterhead, return addresses on envelopes, business cards, and other similar materials should use “University Park, PA 16802,” which is the official city, state, and ZIP Code for University mailing and return addresses. The USPS requires postage imprints for all classes of University bulk mail to read “State College, PA,” but this reference to “State College, PA” pertains only to postage imprints for bulk mailings.

• minimum of 200 domestic pieces

• minimum of 500 domestic pieces


• return address required on mail panel


• endorsement required

• minimum of 200 domestic pieces


• return address must be visible


• “The Pennsylvania State University” required in return address

• minimum of 200 domestic pieces


• return address must be visible