Why your mail could be delayed in 2026; USPS changed postmark rules

Here's what to know about 2026 Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps and USPS shipping rates ...

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.
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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 changes postmark rules, price increase. See how this changes mail

The United States Postal Service has changed the postmark process going into 2026, which potentially could add late fees and penalties to parcels.

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 — ...
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FYI: Repair woes prompt Postal Service to pull stamp machines

A: The machines were removed because the equipment was old and obsolete making it difficult to make repairs, according to McKinney Boyd, U.S. Postal Service spokesman. "Not enough people are buying ...

USPS changed postmark rules; why your mail could be late now

What is new at the post office in 2026? Here's what to know about Postal Service changes in postmark process, postage stamps ...