Print first class mail online
To print a first-class mail label online, you'll need to follow these steps:
Option 1: Use the USPS Website
- Go to the United States Postal Service (USPS) website at usps.com.
- Click on "Ship" at the top of the page.
- Select "Print a Label" from the drop-down menu.
- Enter the recipient's address and your return address.
- Choose the type of mail you want to send (in this case, First-Class Mail).
- Enter the weight and dimensions of the package (if applicable).
- Review and confirm the information.
- Click "Print Label" to generate a PDF file.
- Open the PDF file and print the label on a standard 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper.
Option 2: Use a Shipping Software or App
- Choose a shipping software or app that integrates with USPS, such as Stamps.com, Endicia, or ShipStation.
- Sign up for an account and follow the software's instructions to create a shipping label.
- Enter the recipient's address and your return address.
- Choose the type of mail you want to send (in this case, First-Class Mail).
- Enter the weight and dimensions of the package (if applicable).
- Review and confirm the information.
- Print the label on a standard 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper.
Tips and Reminders
- Make sure to use the correct postage amount for your First-Class Mail package. You can use the USPS website's postage calculator to determine the correct amount.
- Ensure that your printer is set to print in the correct orientation (portrait or landscape) and at the correct scale (100%).
- If you're printing a label for a package, make sure to include any necessary additional information, such as a customs form or a signature upon delivery.
- Keep a copy of the printed label for your records.