MAILING SERVICES — GIVING POSTAGE ITS DUE

MERLIN—Mail Evaluation Readability Lookup INstrument is a tool used by the USPS to assist with the acceptance of business mail. It helps mailers to qualify for automation discounts and meet acceptance requirements for bulk mailings. The system automatically verifies First Class, Standard and Periodicals mail against the standards set in the “Domestic Mail Manual” (DMM) for postage discounts, sorting, barcodes and piece counts.