What is an EDDM facing slip?

USPS EDDM® facing slips tell the USPS how to process and deliver your mail pieces, and you can’t mail without them. Rather than filling out a new facing slip for each bundle on your chosen route, fill out the information that doesn’t change and make copies for your other bundles.

How do I do EDDM myself?

Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) Do it yourself GUIDE

Create a mailpiece that is “EDDM Eligible”
Make sure your mail piece has the proper EDDM Indicia.
Select your Routes.
Choose your drop off date.
Print your USPS paperwork.
Prepare mailing bundles.
Fill out facing slips and processing forms.
Pay for postage.

How do you address EDDM?

EDDM® Requirements The indicia and the address must be on the same side of the mailer. The whole of your mailing address / label must also be located in the top half of your mailing piece. The orientation of your address / label (i.e. whether your label is applied horizontally or vertically) does not matter.

How do I bundle Every Door direct mail?

Bundling at Retail: When you submit Every Door Direct Mail, your pieces must be bundled with a facing slip. Recommended bundle size is 50 to 100 pieces. You must include the piece-count per bundle. Example: A 426-piece mailing could have eight bundles of 50 and one of 26.

How much does EDDM cost?

EDDM costs about 18¢ per piece. That’s a fraction of the cost of standard or First-Class® postage, which costs around 44¢ per piece. It’s easy to reach out to local communities. For smaller businesses, EDDM allows you to promote your products and services to nearby neighborhoods that may benefit from it.

How do I pay for EDDM?

As close as your local Post Office – You or your mail service provider can submit your mailing at the Post Office that serves the area you want to reach. You can pay for postage with cash, check, or debit card. nearly any business can take advantage of the marketing power of every door direct mail – retail service.