People relying on the U.S. Postal Service to mail time-sensitive documents may need to take additional steps to make sure postmarks aren’t late if they’re cutting it close to key deadlines. A new fede ...

The rule, which went into effect on Christmas Eve, defines the meaning of a postmark, the date printed or stamped on most ...

USPS’s new rule clarifies mail-in ballots might not receive same-day postmarks, affecting ballot counting in 14 states and DC with postmark deadlines.

No. A new rule clarifies that some mail is not postmarked when it is first received, but rather during processing.

The USPS said a postmark reflects the date an envelope is first processed by an automated USPS sorting machine — not the ...

The upcoming changes to the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) postmark process, set to take effect in 2026, could significantly affect the timely delivery of important documents such as ballots and bills.

Reports from several agencies have stated that postmarks administered by the USPS changed on Dec. 24, 2025. This change will affect vote-by-mail, taxes and other time-sensitive mailings.

As the U.S. Postal Service continues implementing operational changes in an effort to shore up its finances and modernize its infrastructure, the agency expects an increase in delays between when a ...

(CNN) – The United States Postal Service has a warning for people mailing items. Mail may not be postmarked the same day it is dropped off. That is important if an item needs to be postmarked by a ...

Many users posted the claim along with a screenshot of a BlueSky user who wrote, "USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The 'official' date is when it ...

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Monday that mail-in ballots without a postmark can be received and counted until four days after the election, the latest in a series of legal setbacks the court has ...