New rule for parcel mail in effect

The United States Postal Service has established a new rule for packages and envelopes that weigh more than 13 ounces if they're being mailed with only stamps as postage and at a location other than a post office or contract postal unit.

For these packages customers can use one of several online postage applications which are available at any time or an automated postal center. This applies to packages that are mailed at Postal Service collection boxes, post office lobby mail slots and for packages left for pickup by a letter carrier.

Business customers who use postage meters may continue to use meter postage for packages of any weight and mailing method.

If a customer is unable to use one of the above methods to prepare and affix postage, items weighing more than 13 ounces must be presented for mailing to a post office employee.