Postmark change could impact getting ballots, bills in on time

The U.S. Postal Service's new postmark process could lead to late fees and penalties when mailing time-sensitive documents.
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How USPS Postmark Change Could Affect Mail Deadlines

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) implemented new procedures for dating mail on Dec. 24, postmarking letters and packages with ...

USPS changed postmark rules; why your mail could be late now

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

USPS changes postmark rules, price increase. See how this changes mail

The United States Postal Service has changed the postmark process going into 2026, which potentially could add late fees and penalties to parcels.

USPS updated its postmark rules. Here's what that means for your mail

Many users posted the claim along with a screenshot of a BlueSky user who wrote, "USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The 'official' date is when it ...

USPS changes postmark system

If you vote or pay bills by mail, there will be some changes to the US Postal Service postmark system. A postmark currently ...