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.

Postmarks reflect date you mailed something, right? Wrong. What to know

The USPS said a postmark reflects the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine — not the ...
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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 postmark changes 2026: Here's what you should know

If you mail in your ballot during election season or send your taxes through USPS, this postmark change may apply to you. Learn how to get your mail in on time here.

What to know about USPS postmark changes and the impact on bills, taxes and election ballots

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.

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 ...
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Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off

Changes at the U.S. Postal Service are forcing people who rely on postmarks when voting, filing taxes or mailing legal documents to be extra careful when cutting it close to deadlines. Postmarks ...