Postage zone requirements

The postage zone is an area set out for the placement of postage. It’s found in an area 100 mm by 35 mm in the top right of the mail item.

Paid by postal Indicia

Mail items paid by postal indicia may have graphics inside the postage zone, as long as people can easily read the postal indicia.

Paid by postage meter impression

An example of a Personalized Mail item showing the postage zone

Mail items paid by postage meter impression must not have any graphics inside the postage zone.

For more information on postage meter impressions, see Paying for your mailing.