Penn Mail Service maintains a permit for the use of nonprofit organizations directly affiliated with Penn. Departments may not authorize the use of the University's mailing permits nor make deposits into the permit accounts. All requests must contain the following information:
- Department initiating the mailing
- Expected date of mailing
- Approximate number of pieces
- Description of the mailing
- The firm handling the job
- A department budget code
- A contact name and phone number within the department
- Please click here for the Permit Mail form
- Allows recipients of your mail to respond to you via a postage paid postcard or letter.
- May increase response to solicitations.
- Requires specific permit number, customized four-digit add-on zip, FIM and barcode.
- For more information on specifics call Penn Mail Services 215-898-5800 and/or Penn Publication Services 215-898-4838.
- Departments using Business Reply Mail must have prior approval from Penn Mail Services via written request. Requests should be directed to Lelo Jones, Bulk Mail Supervisor, Phone: 215-898-5800; Fax: 215-573-5022 at Left Bank Commons Ste. 500/6280.


