Necessary - No Postage

The permit number, city, and state of the issuing post office must be listed below the legend. Common Misconceptions

To be valid, the envelope or card must meet strict USPS Postal Explorer standards:

The imprint "NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES" must be in the upper right corner. No Postage Necessary

The words "BUSINESS REPLY MAIL" must appear in capital letters (at least 3/16 inch high) above the address.

Taping a BRM envelope to a heavy box (like a "box of rocks") is often considered a mail prank or "trolling." While some claim it forces companies to pay high shipping fees, the USPS may treat it as nonmailable or return it to the sender. 🎬 " No Postage Necessary " (2018 Film) I Love No Postage Necessary Sales Pieces | by Ed Swartz The permit number, city, and state of the

If you put a stamp on a BRM envelope, the recipient is typically not charged for the postage.

Vertical bars at the top edge that help automated sorters identify the mail type. Taping a BRM envelope to a heavy box

A series of uniform bars must be printed directly below the imprint.