What is considered government mail
In the United States, government mail refers to mail sent by government agencies, such as federal, state, and local governments, to citizens, businesses, and other organizations. This type of mail is typically considered official correspondence and is often marked with a government agency's logo, seal, or other identifying features.
Examples of government mail include:
- Bills and notices from government agencies, such as:
- Tax bills from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Utility bills from public utilities commissions
- Parking tickets and fines from local law enforcement agencies
- Correspondence from government agencies, such as:
- Letters from the Social Security Administration (SSA) regarding benefits or claims
- Notices from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding consumer protection issues
- Letters from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding driver's licenses or vehicle registrations
- Official documents and publications from government agencies, such as:
- Federal Register publications from the Office of the Federal Register
- Congressional reports and documents from the U.S. Congress
- State and local government publications, such as annual reports or budget documents
- Mail from government contractors, such as:
- Bills and invoices from government contractors
- Correspondence from government contractors regarding contracts or services
- Mail from government-sponsored programs, such as:
- Mail from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) regarding mail delivery or postal services
- Mail from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) regarding disaster relief or assistance
It's worth noting that not all mail from government agencies is considered official government mail. For example, mail from government agencies that is primarily promotional or advertising in nature may not be considered official government mail.