TM Registered Mail Handbook DM-901 September 1997 Registered Mail Handbook DM-901 September 1997 Transmittal Letter A. Purpose. This handbook provides procedures and regulations for handling domestic registered mail from the point of acceptance to the point of delivery. The governing regulations for the domestic registered mail system are contained in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) S911. The governing regulations and individual country requirements for the international registered mail system are contained in the International Mail Manual. Additional instructions for the air transportation of registered mail and high-value shipments are contained in CON-CON and Coded Shipment Instructions. B. Material Transmitted. This issue updates and replaces Handbook DM-901, Registered Mail (4-1-83). C. Distribution. This handbook is distributed to all postal facilities receiving copies of the DMM. D. Requisition. Offices needing additional copies of this handbook must order them through the material distribution centers, using Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition. E. Comments. 1. Content. Refer all questions and suggestions regarding the content of this document to: BUSINESS MAIL ACCEPTANCE US POSTAL SERVICE 475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW WASHINGTON DC 20260-6808 2. Clarity. Refer all questions regarding the organization and editing of this doc- ument to: CORPORATE PUBLISHING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT US POSTAL SERVICE 475 L’ENFANT PLZ SW WASHINGTON DC 20260-1540 John H. Ward Vice President Marketing Systems Contents Chapter Page 1 General Requirements. 1 11 Purpose . 1 111 Official Instruction . 1 111.1 Governing Regulations. 1 111.2 Exceptions . 1 111.3 Registry Coordinator. 1 112 Description . 1 112.1 Purpose . 1 112.2 Eligibility . 2 112.3 Prohibitions . 2 12 Size . 2 121 Minimum . 2 122 Maximum . 2 13 Acceptance . 2 14 Postage . 3 141 Rate Classification . 3 142 Payment Method . 3 142.1 Ordinary Mail . 3 142.2 Official Government Mail. 3 15 Declaration of Value . 3 151 Ordinary Mail . 3 152 Official Government Mail. 4 16 Fee . 4 161 Current Schedules . 4 162 With Postal Insurance. 4 162.1 Fee Schedule . 4 162.2 Maximum Postal Liability. 5 162.3 Handling Charge. 5 162.4 Commercial Insurance. 5 163 Without Postal Insurance. 5 163.1 Definition . 5 163.2 Fee Schedule . 5 17 Additional Services . 5 171 Registered Collect on Delivery (COD). 5 172 Return Receipt . 5 September 1997 iii Registered Mail 173 Restricted Delivery . 5 174 Registered Merchandise Return. 6 18 Refund . 6 181 Registration Fee . 6 182 Return Receipt or Restricted Delivery Fee. 6 2 Preparation. 7 21 Conditions . 7 211 General Requirements. 7 212 Addressing . 7 213 Packaging . 7 213.1 Open and Resealed. 7 213.2 Padded Envelopes or Bags. 7 213.3 Fragile Items . 7 22 Sealing . 8 221 Letter-Size Envelopes. 8 221.1 Construction . 8 221.2 Intersection of Flaps. 8 222 Flats and Parcels . ..