Specifications

Digital Mailing Systems
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SV61156 Rev. E
2. About USPS Confirmation Services
PS Form 5051, Confirmation Services — Electronic
Option Application
This is an administrative application used to establish mail-
ers in the confirmation services database. This form is
required of any customer who wishes to use Delivery Con-
firmation, Signature Confirmation or Certified Mail. Mailers
applying to use these services complete the application
and fax it to the number provided on the form or mail the
form to the address listed. A key element of the application
is the Mailer ID (MID) number for the company applying.
Form 5052, Printer Certification Submission
Customers who wish to complete print their own Delivery or
Signature Confirmation labels must complete this form.
Form 5053, Bulk Proof of Delivery Application
Customers use this form to register for the Certified Elec-
tronic Return Receipt service. They will receive a unique
9-digit Mailer ID from the USPS that must be entered into
the postage meter to obtain electronic return receipt files.
Form 1357-S, Request for Computer Access
This is required only for those customers who wish to re-
ceive daily detail extract files from the USPS 16 times a
day. Such customers can update their own systems with
this tracking data.
IMPORTANT! The application process cannot be completed
without Forms 5053 and 1357.
PS Form 109, Application to Print Special Services
Barcoded Forms/Labels
This form allows the USPS to verify your Mailer ID (MID)
number and check that your barcode printing software is
certified. This is for customers who want to print their own
certified labels. This form is required in addition to PS Form
5051.
USPS Forms