Postal 473 Part B - Mailing Permit Application — Questions and Answers

Question 1: If the customer wants to be contacted by Email, how would they indicate this on the form?

Enter Email address in Box 4
Enter Email address in Box 5
Check EMail in Box 7
Check EMail in Box 7 and enter e-mail address in Box 4 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Check EMail in Box 7 and enter e-mail address in Box 4

To indicate a preference for email contact, the customer would typically check the 'Email' option in Box 7, which designates the contact method. The actual email address would then be provided in a designated field, such as Box 4, for the postal service to use.

Question 2: Which of the following is acceptable as a form of identification for Box 8a?

Birth Certificate
State Issued Driver’s License (Correct answer)
Social Security Card
All of the above

Correct answer: State Issued Driver’s License

Box 8a typically requires a valid, government-issued photo identification for verification purposes. A State Issued Driver's License is a widely accepted form of identification for postal transactions requiring proof of identity.

Question 3: Which of the following are NOT acceptable forms of identification?

A valid passport
Vehicle insurance policy
Birth certificate (Correct answer)
University ID card

Correct answer: Birth certificate

For postal services requiring identification, a birth certificate is generally not accepted as a primary form of ID. This is because it lacks a photograph and signature, which are essential for verifying the identity of the individual presenting it.

Question 4: If the customer is mailing fresh produce, how should it be indicated on the form that the customer is mailing a perishable article?

Not necessary to indicate this
Enter a note in Box 11
Check Yes in Box 13 (Correct answer)
Check No in Box 13

Correct answer: Check Yes in Box 13

When mailing fresh produce, it is considered a perishable article requiring special handling. On postal forms, Box 13 is typically designated for indicating whether the contents are perishable, so checking 'Yes' in this box would be the correct way to declare it.

Question 5: Where does the customer sign the form?

The customer does not sign the form
Box 11
Box 8a or Box 8b
Box 3 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Box 3

On certain postal forms, Box 3 is designated for the customer's signature. This signature serves to acknowledge the services requested and confirm the information provided on the form.

Question 6: If a company’s BRM (Business Reply Mail) Authorization was issued on 3/20/2008, where would the date be entered?

Box 19c (Correct answer)
Box 19d
Box 14c
Box 19g

Correct answer: Box 19c

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 19 is dedicated to Business Reply Mail (BRM) information. Specifically, Box 19c is where the date a company's BRM authorization was issued should be entered.

Question 7: On 4/1/2007, a company’s Precanceled Stamp Authorization was canceled. Where is this date indicated?

This date is not indicated on this form
Box 16d
Box 15d (Correct answer)
Box 15c

Correct answer: Box 15d

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 15 pertains to Precanceled Stamp Authorization. The date a company's Precanceled Stamp Authorization was canceled is specifically recorded in Box 15d.

Question 8: Which of the following is a correct entry for Box 12?

215-4598
13088
(661) 439-9803 (Correct answer)
22135-1044

Correct answer: (661) 439-9803

Box 12 on postal forms is often used for contact information, including a phone number, in addition to address details. A properly formatted phone number, such as (661) 439-9803, is an acceptable entry for this box.

Question 9: If the customer is requesting multiple return locations for their merchandise return service, how should this be indicated?

As a note in Box 22a
By entering “Multiple” in Box 22b
By entering a number in the checkbox of 22a
By checking Multiple in Box 24 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: By checking Multiple in Box 24

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 24 is dedicated to Merchandise Return Service (MRS). To indicate that a customer is requesting multiple return locations for this service, the 'Multiple' checkbox within Box 24 should be selected.

Question 10: The applicant is requesting a Company Permit Imprint authorization. Where would this be indicated?

Box 18a
Box 9
Box 14a (Correct answer)
Box 19a

Correct answer: Box 14a

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 14 is specifically designated for Permit Imprint information. To request a Company Permit Imprint authorization, the applicant would indicate this by checking the appropriate option in Box 14a.

Question 11: JGH Enterprises, LLC does business as Speedy Quick Print. Where should “Speedy Quick Print” be entered?

Box 11
Box 5
Box 6 (Correct answer)
Box 8a

Correct answer: Box 6

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 6 is specifically designated for the 'Doing Business As (DBA) Name.' Therefore, 'Speedy Quick Print,' as the DBA name for JGH Enterprises, LLC, would be entered in Box 6.

Question 12: If the customer will present Plant-verified Drop Shipment, where should this be indicated?

Box 10 (Correct answer)
Box 18a
Box 19f
Box 24

Correct answer: Box 10

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 10 is specifically designated for 'Plant-Verified Drop Shipment (PVDS).' If a customer intends to present PVDS, they would indicate this by checking the appropriate option in Box 10.

Question 13: A company was issued a BRM authorization at the Johnson City, NY post office. Where should Johnson City, NY be entered?

Box 5
Box 9
Box 18a
Box 19g (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Box 19g

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 19 contains details for Business Reply Mail (BRM). Specifically, Box 19g is designated for entering the name of the Post Office where the BRM authorization was issued, such as Johnson City, NY.

Question 14: A company was issued permit number ETS1409 for their Qualified Business Reply Mail. Where should ETS1409 be entered?

Box 21b (Correct answer)
Box 9
Box 8a
Does not need to be entered

Correct answer: Box 21b

On PS Form 3615, Application for a Permit Imprint, Box 21 is dedicated to Qualified Business Reply Mail (QBRM) information. The specific permit number issued for QBRM, such as ETS1409, should be entered in Box 21b.

Question 15: If the postal service needs to contact the company regarding mailing differences, etc., whom should they contact?

The individual listed in Box 1 (Correct answer)
The individual who signed the form in Box 3
The individual listed in Box 11
The postal service does not need to contact anyone regarding these services

Correct answer: The individual listed in Box 1

On international customs forms like PS Form 2976-A, Box 1 is designated for the sender's name and address. This individual or company is the primary contact for the postal service regarding any mailing differences or issues with the shipment. Therefore, the postal service would contact the individual listed in Box 1.

Question 16: Which is NOT a correct entry for Box 5?

13088
Ste 204
(716) 305-4509 (Correct answer)
607 S. Main St.

Correct answer: (716) 305-4509

Box 5 on international customs forms (e.g., PS Form 2976-A) is reserved for the sender's complete address. A phone number, such as (716) 305-4509, is not a component of a physical address. While contact information is important, the phone number would typically be entered in a separate designated contact field, not as part of the address in Box 5.

Question 17: If the post office approves a sample of a pre-printed rate marking, where would this be indicated?

Box 15e
Box 17e (Correct answer)
Box 9
Box 21e

Correct answer: Box 17e

This question refers to specific fields on a postal application form, likely PS Form 3615, Application for Permit Imprint. Box 17e on this form is designated for indicating the approval of a sample of a pre-printed rate marking. This ensures that the postal service has reviewed and authorized the customer's proposed marking.

Question 18: If the customer has applied previously for Merchandise Return Service (MRS), how should this be indicated?

As a note in Box 22a
By entering “Reapplication” in Box 22c
By entering a number in the checkbox of 22a
By checking Reapplication in Box 23 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: By checking Reapplication in Box 23

For services like Merchandise Return Service (MRS), applications are typically made using forms such as PS Form 3615. Box 23 on this form includes options to specify whether the application is a 'New Application' or a 'Reapplication' for MRS. Checking 'Reapplication' in Box 23 correctly indicates a previous application for the service.

Postal 473 Part B - Mailing Permit Application

If the customer wants to be contacted by Email, how would they indicate this on the form?