USPS has updated the rules and documentation requirements for publishers applying for Periodicals mailing privileges. The revised PS Form 3500 includes clearer criteria for eligibility, new expectations for circulation validation and more detailed filing procedures. If you’re thinking about applying for Periodical status, these changes affect how you prepare your application and how you maintain compliance.
Key changes to the process include:
- A larger set of required documents, as well as subscriber lists and printer records
- More careful review of circulation numbers, which must match the press run and print order
- Clearer categories that help USPS classify publications
- A firm 15-month deadline for New Launch applicants to submit updated circulation details
The new form and further details can be found here: about.usps.com/forms/ps3500.pdf
We will continue to keep you informed about changes to USPS regulations and policies. Questions about publication mailing? Get in touch with the experts at Walsworth.
