People relying on the U.S. Postal Service to mail time-sensitive documents may need to take additional steps to make sure postmarks aren’t late if they’re cutting it close to key deadlines. A new fede ...

The rule, which went into effect on Christmas Eve, defines the meaning of a postmark, the date printed or stamped on most ...

No. A new rule clarifies that some mail is not postmarked when it is first received, but rather during processing.

The upcoming changes to the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) postmark process, set to take effect in 2026, could significantly affect the timely delivery of important documents such as ballots and bills.

The USPS said a postmark reflects the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine — not the ...

As the U.S. Postal Service continues implementing operational changes in an effort to shore up its finances and modernize its infrastructure, the agency expects an increase in delays between when a ...

The USPS updated its language about postmarks, possibly causing changes to when mail is accepted and marked ahead of deadlines. Here's what to know.

Reports from several agencies have stated that postmarks administered by the USPS changed on Dec. 24, 2025. This change will affect vote-by-mail, taxes and other time-sensitive mailings.

The recent updates to the USPS postmark regulations include changes in the timing and visibility of postmarks on letters and packages. Key changes include: Postmark Timing: The USPS will now postmark ...

It is a widely accepted practice that when something needs to be mailed by a given date, we take it to our local branch of ...

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots without a postmark can be received and counted until four days after the election, the latest in a series of legal setbacks the court has ...

What's new at the post office in 2026? Here's what to know about changes in the postmark process, postage stamps and USPS ...