Business reply mail fees 2019

The joys of business reply mail (BRM) fees!

As of 2019, the United States Postal Service (USPS) charges the following fees for business reply mail:

Business Reply Mail (BRM) Fees

• Postage: The cost of postage for BRM is the same as regular First-Class Mail rates. As of 2019, the rates are:
  • Letters (1 oz): $0.50
  • Large Envelopes (1 oz): $0.95
  • Flats (1 oz): $1.15
• Permit Fee: The permit fee is a one-time fee charged by the USPS to establish a BRM permit. The fee is:
  • $25 for a 1-year permit
  • $50 for a 5-year permit
• Annual Maintenance Fee: The annual maintenance fee is charged to maintain the BRM permit. The fee is:
  • $25 per year
• Additional Fees:
  • Address Correction Fee: $0.05 per piece for correcting addresses
  • Return to Sender Fee: $0.05 per piece for returning undeliverable mail to the sender

Other BRM Options and Fees

• Business Reply Mail (BRM) with a Reply Mail Permit: This option allows you to use a pre-paid reply mail permit, which can be more cost-effective for high-volume mailings. The fee for a BRM permit is:
  • $25 for a 1-year permit
  • $50 for a 5-year permit
• Business Reply Mail (BRM) with a Metered Permit: This option allows you to use a postage meter to print postage on your BRM pieces. The fee for a metered permit is:
  • $25 for a 1-year permit
  • $50 for a 5-year permit

Please note that these fees are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to check with the USPS or their website for the most up-to-date information.