Mail Preparation Services

Find out about available mail preparation services at UCSD.

Addressing services

Addressing Services, a division of Mail Services, provides the following mail preparation services:

Mail preparation

Service and description

Mailing material requirements

Folding: Mailing material folded in the following ways:
  Single fold   Letter fold   Z fold
Minimum size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches
Maximum size: 8 1/2 x 14 inches
Inserting enclosures: Mailing material inserted into envelopes Material must:
  • Maintain a sharp fold
  • Have a 1/4-inch clearance on each end of envelope
  • Fit easily into the envelope
Sealing: Envelopes sealed Minimum size: 3 1/2 x 5 inches
Maximum size: 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches (#10 envelope)
Bulk imprinting: Bulk mail indicia printed on pre-stuffed envelopes or self-mailers Minimum number of pieces: 200
Tabbing: Folded self-mailer closed with a round, sticky label; no envelope is used Minimum size: 3 1/2 x 5 inches
Maximum size: 8 1/2 x 11 inches
Counting: Mail pieces manually counted to verify quantity for bulk mail None
Flapping: Envelope flap manually opened to allow machine sealing None
Request mail preparation services by submitting an Addressing Services request form.

Recharge the cost to your department's index

Find the rates below:

Mail preparation rates

Service

Description

Rate

Folding Up to 100 (manual or machine) $2.50
Each additional 100 or fraction $ .65
Per 1,000 $8.35
Inserting Up to 100 (manual or machine) $2.50
Each additional 100 or fraction $ .65
Per 1,000 $8.35
Sealing Up to 100 (manual) $2.50
Each additional 100 or fraction $ .65
Per 1,000 $8.35
Sealing Up to 100 (machine) $2.40
Each additional 100 or fraction $.35
Per 1,000 $5.55
Bulk imprinting Up to 100 (manual) $2.50
Each additional 100 or fraction $.65
Per 1,000 $8.35
Bulk imprinting Up to 100 (machine) $2.40
Each additional 100 or fraction $.35
Per 1,000 $5.55
Tabbing
Counting
Flapping
Up to 100 (manual) $2.50
Each additional 100 or fraction $.65
Per 1,000 $8.35
The charges will appear in your department's operating ledger as Addressing Services. See how to check your charges.

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