How to frank mail

Franking mail, also known as franking, is a process where a sender uses a special permit or stamp to prepay the postage for a letter or package. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to frank mail:

For Individuals:

  1. Purchase a franking permit: You can buy a franking permit from your local post office or online. The permit is usually valid for a specific period, such as a year.
  2. Affix the permit: Attach the franking permit to the envelope or package you want to send. Make sure it's securely attached and won't come off during transit.
  3. Write the sender's address: Write your name and address on the envelope or package, just like you would with regular mail.
  4. Write the recipient's address: Write the recipient's name and address on the envelope or package.
  5. Post the mail: Take the franked mail to a post office or mail center and hand it over to the postal staff. They will process the mail and send it to its destination.

For Businesses:

  1. Obtain a franking machine: Businesses can purchase a franking machine, which is a specialized device that prints the postage and franking permit on the envelope or package.
  2. Load the machine with postage: Load the franking machine with the required postage amount.
  3. Print the franking permit: Use the franking machine to print the franking permit on the envelope or package.
  4. Write the sender's address: Write your business name and address on the envelope or package.
  5. Write the recipient's address: Write the recipient's name and address on the envelope or package.
  6. Post the mail: Take the franked mail to a post office or mail center and hand it over to the postal staff. They will process the mail and send it to its destination.

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