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How to Prepare For the New USPS Postage Increase

Heads-up: USPS is raising postage prices on July 13, 2025, and yes—this affects your mail spend.

Starting July 13, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) is raising its rates again. And while we’re not here to gripe about it (okay, maybe a little), it’s important that anyone sending business-critical mail knows exactly what this means—and what it doesn’t.

Because while USPS postage rates are going up, we’ve got one important update on our end: we’re not increasing our prices at LetterStream. But we will be adjusting the postage portion of your job to match the new USPS rates.

So let’s break it down in plain English.

What’s Changing with USPS Postage in July 2025?

USPS has announced a postage rate hike effective July 13, 2025. This includes increases to:

Forever stamps (1‑oz letters, retail): 73¢ → 78¢ (+5¢)
Metered letters (1‑oz): 69¢ → 74¢ (+5¢)
Domestic postcards: 56¢ → 62¢ (+6¢)
International letters/postcards (1‑oz): $1.65 → $1.70 (+5¢)
Additional ounce (letters): 28¢ → 29¢ (+1¢)

Everyone keeps asking why? Why does the USPS keep raising prices and the truth is, USPS cites inflation, transportation costs, and their Delivering for America 10-year plan, which is essentially their roadmap for becoming more self-sustaining and less reliant on congressional funding. (It’s ambitious. We’ll give them that.) The good news in all this, Certified Mail did NOT get a price increase, at least this time around.

📌 Source: U.S. Postal Service Recommends New Prices for July – Newsroom – About.usps.com

How Will This Impact Your Business Mail?

If you’re a business owner, HOA board, attorney, property manager, or anyone who relies on sending physical mail—this change affects you. Whether you send 50 invoices a week or 5,000 statements a month, higher postage means higher mailing costs… that’s why it’s important to plan for it.

LetterStream’s software automatically reflects the most current USPS rates, so you’ll always be working with accurate numbers. No guesswork. No surprises. But the important part is this: our print and processing prices aren’t changing.

The only increase you’ll see is the actual postage cost passed through from USPS.

**Wait, You’re Not Raising Prices?**

Correct. We’re keeping our service prices exactly the same.

We’re not in the business of sneaking in price hikes every time USPS makes a move. This doesn’t mean we won’t ever raise our prices in the future, but it would be because it makes sense for our business, not because the USPS upped their prices again. The only thing you’ll see go up on your invoice is the postage itself—because that’s the part we don’t control. We print it, we add postage, and we mail it, but we don’t drive the mail trucks to get it to its destination.

In other words, you still get the same streamlined, secure, high-quality print and mail service without paying more for it—even when the postage does its thing.

Why Postage Still Matters (Even in 2025)

You might be thinking, “Why does postage even matter in the digital age?”

Here’s the truth: physical mail still drives results when it comes to things like:

Legal and compliance notices
Certified Mail® tracking
HOA violation letters and annual meeting announcements
Invoices, checks, and account statements
Election mail, ballots, and secure communication

Digital can get lost in spam folders or unread inboxes. Mail gets opened, signed for, and taken seriously. But yes, you do need to keep up with postage changes—and know who’s actually handling your mail behind the scenes.

Preparing for the USPS July Price Increase

Here’s what we recommend:

Double-check your mailing budget – If you’re running recurring mailings or compliance letters, bake in the new postage rate starting mid-July.
Audit your mailings – Are you still sending return envelopes? Duplicating statements? Mailing to outdated addresses? This is a great time to streamline.
Use a platform like ours – If you’re still printing and stamping in-house, you’re not just absorbing postage increases—you’re paying in time, labor, and headaches.

Now’s the time to automate your print and mail process, make sure you’re sending the right pieces, and stop manually adjusting for rate changes.

Let’s Keep This Simple

To recap:

USPS postage is going up on July 13, 2025
LetterStream is not raising its prices
Your postage cost will reflect the new USPS rates automatically
Your mail will still go out fast, accurate, and tracked—without you lifting a finger

If you’ve never tried sending mail online with LetterStream, now’s a good time to make the switch.

We’ll keep printing, you stay focused on what matters because LetterStream makes print and mail a breeze!

LetterStream offers bulk printing and mailing services, allowing companies to send physical mail online. Whether it’s online Certified Mail, First-Class Mail, FedEx 2Day, or postcards, we give both small businesses and large corporations that time and freedom back to work on tasks that better serve the company. If you’re interested in creating a free account, you can do so here.

The Security Behind Online Printing and Mailing Services at LetterStream

Let’s talk security in mailing.

Not the “reset your password again” kind of security—I’m talking about the kind that makes sure your sensitive mail gets where it’s supposed to go, without detours, delays, or drama.

Because here’s the thing: when you send important mail—statements, violation notices, ballots, financial docs—you’re not just trusting us with paper. You’re trusting us with information. And that trust is everything.

So let me pull back the curtain a bit on how security actually works around here at LetterStream.

Not Just a Mailroom—A Lockbox with Printers

People tend to imagine online printing and mailing as this kind of vague cloud system—some portal, a few clicks, and poof! Your mail is out.

And yes, that’s basically how easy it is to send with us. But behind the curtain? It’s more like a highly controlled environment with restricted access, audit trails, secure handling practices, and daily internal checks. Think Fort Knox meets FedEx meets a team that drinks too much coffee and really loves precision.

We don’t let just anyone near your data or your mail. Our employees undergo background checks. Our building has access control. Our systems have layers of protection—digital and physical. Every file that comes through is tracked, logged, encrypted, and then processed with care. We’re not messing around.

We Take Privacy Seriously—And Personally

Here’s something else you should know: LetterStream does not share or sell customer information—period.

Your data stays your data. We don’t mine it, market it, or pass it off to third-party vendors. From the moment you upload your job to the moment it’s mailed, everything stays in our secure environment. We handle it ourselves—from file receipt to final postage—because we believe your privacy isn’t just a feature, it’s a non-negotiable promise.

If you’re curious, this philosophy is baked into how we serve sensitive industries like HOAs, legal offices, financial services, and healthcare.

Your Files Don’t Roam

Unlike sending attachments via email or bouncing files between vendors, your documents stay in one secure ecosystem. When you upload them to LetterStream, they don’t leave our environment. We’re the ones printing, inserting, sealing, and mailing them. No third-party handoffs. No “we’ll get back to you.” No weird delays.

Which also means—fewer opportunities for error. (And honestly, way less stress.)

Certified Mail, First-Class, and Everything in Between—All Logged, All Secure

If you’re sending Certified Mail or First-Class Mail with us (and a lot of our customers are), you already know how critical it is that every piece goes out correctly, with tracking to back it up. But that’s only half the story.

We track every order internally too. Our systems log not only what was printed and mailed, but also when, how, by whom, and through what exact process. We’re basically your out-of-house compliance department.

Want to go deeper into how Certified Mail works? Read this: Why Certified Mail is Better Managed Online

We Keep the Data, But We Don’t Keep the Data

Translation: we retain just what we need—for just long enough—to fulfill your mailing job accurately. Then, if your job doesn’t require it anymore, it’s deleted on a schedule. No indefinite data hoarding. No “what if” leaks. No mystery archives.

The Human Layer of Security

We also train our team not just on operations, but on why it all matters. That part doesn’t show up on an audit form, but it’s how you build a culture of care. Everyone here understands that we’re handling real information from real people—often at really high stakes.

That’s what makes the difference. That’s what makes it secure.

So, Is Online Printing and Mailing Secure?

When you’re doing it with LetterStream? Yes. Fully. End-to-end. Auditable. Traceable. Lock-it-down kind of secure.

We know trust isn’t a feature—it’s earned. So we show up every day ready to earn it.

If you’re new here and want to see how this all works in action, start here.

LetterStream offers bulk printing and mailing services allowing companies to send physical mail online. Whether it’s online Certified Mail, First-Class Mail, FedEx 2Day, or postcards, we give both small businesses and large corporations that time and freedom back to work on tasks that better serve the company. If you’re interested in creating a free account, you can do so, here.

Easily Send Postcards Online and Why They Work

You know what’s wild? Postcards still work.

Even in a world of cluttered inboxes, push notifications constantly going off, Slack pings, and at least one text thread you forgot to answer last week—an old-fashioned postcard still finds a way to be seen. Touched. Read. Maybe even pinned to the fridge.

We send a lot of mail here, and let me tell you: business postcards punch way above their weight.

This is especially true when you’re not just sending them to say hi—you’re using them to remind, alert, warn, or get someone’s attention fast, especially from a business perspective.

Let’s break this down.

Why send postcards in the first place?

Because they skip the envelope. That’s it. That’s the post.
(Just kidding—but also kind of not.)

Okay, here it is. When someone pulls a postcard out of their mailbox, your message is right there. No extra steps, no tearing it open, no wondering if it’s junk. Whether it’s a reminder for an HOA meeting, a past-due notice, or a friendly “Hey, don’t forget,” a postcard is the fastest way to get seen.

And bonus: they’re usually cheaper than full letters, which adds up if you’re sending hundreds (or thousands).

Ok, so what’s the catch?

Honestly? The only catch used to be that you had to design them, print them, cut them, stamp them, and then physically go to the Post Office to send them. Or you had to pay to have someone else do the first part to then have them send the postcards to you, and then again, you still have to go to the Post Office to send them off.

But we built not one but two postcard options that solve all that—so you can literally upload a file, pick your postcard, and let us do the heavy lifting. (Like, within 24–48 hours kind of fast.)

What are the two postcard options?

Glad you asked. They’ve got very official names: Express and PRO.
Here’s the simplest way to think about them:

📨 Express Postcard

Size: 4.25″ x 5.5″
Image on one side
Black-and-white or color
Printed on 80# white paper
Quarter-inch white margin
Simple, fast, gets the job done
Great for reminders, updates, or “hey, you missed a payment” types of messages
Mailed First-Class

Think of this one as your reliable little workhorse. No fuss, just results.

Learn more about Express Postcards here: High Quality Postcards | Full Bleed Color | Easy To Use – LetterStream

📣 PRO Postcard

Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
Full-color, full-bleed on both sides
Bigger, bolder, and much more “look at me”
Printed on 120# premium paper
Best for announcements, events, or anything visual you want to pop
Mailed First-Class

This one? This is your show pony. It’s got stage presence.

Learn more about Pro Postcards here: High Quality Postcards | Full Bleed Color | Easy To Use – LetterStream

But how hard is it to actually send one?

Here’s the magic:
It takes less time than it does to complain about your postage meter.

You just:

Upload your PDF (front/back or just one side)
Upload your addresses
Pick Express or PRO
Hit send

That’s it. No minimums. No templates to wrestle with. No Post Office runs. We’ll even show you a real-time proof online before you approve it.

Let LetterStream send your postcards for you

You’ve got enough to do. If you need to get a clear, important message in front of someone—fast—skip the envelope and go with a postcard. And even better, skip doing it all yourself!

If you’ve got a message to send, we’ve got a postcard for it. Click here to create a free account and start sending your postcards instantly.

(And yes, you really can send one right now. We’re ready when you are.)

Certified Mail Is the ‘Read Receipt’ That Actually Means Something

Here’s a fun little game: go search your inbox or text messages for “read receipt.” Now, try to remember the last time that actually meant something.

Can’t think of one? Same.

Because while email and text read receipts might give you a tiny dopamine hit, “Ooh! They saw it!”—they don’t hold up in a courtroom, a compliance audit, or even in a conversation where someone swears they never got your message.

But you know what does?

Certified Mail. And yes, it’s still alive, well, and wildly underrated in 2025.

Email Is a Great Tool—Until It’s Not

Look, we’re not anti-email. It’s fast, free, and fine for 90% of your communication. But the moment you need real accountability, something legally trackable, something your future self won’t regret. Just know: email isn’t it.

That’s when Certified Mail steps in like the responsible older sibling who keeps receipts.

Here are some examples:

Need proof a client actually got that legal notice?
Need to confirm a resident received the HOA violation letter you sent last week?
Need to settle a dispute without playing “he said, she said?”

Cue Certified Mail.

Certified Mail is your “We did our job” card. It comes with tracking, timestamped delivery and delivery attempts, and a return receipt if you want it. It’s not just a message—it’s your lifeline for your business.

What Certified Mail Does That Email and First-Class Mail Can’t

Let’s break it down. Because not all mail—and definitely not all “read receipts”—are created equal.

Sure, First-Class Mail is already a big step up from email—it’s physical, it gets business-critical mail where it needs to go, and shows that you took the time to send something real. And for most business mailings, it’s plenty and good enough.

But when you’re dealing with business-critical communication, where the stakes are high, timelines matter, or legal protection is a must, Certified Mail adds to the paper trail. The timestamps, the proof of sending, the receipts and the signature make all the difference when it comes to these types of mailings.

That’s the difference between “We sent it” and “We can prove it.”

There’s something powerful about receiving Certified Mail. It doesn’t just say “we sent this”—it says “this matters.”

Certified Mail Isn’t Just for Lawyers Anymore

To this day, Certified Mail is essential for lawyers. A lot of our customers are lawyers, and for good reason. But it’s expanding and becoming more common in other industries as well. Here’s where we see it the most (and keep in mind, it’s suitable for any and all industries in the end).

HOAs: sending annual meeting notices, fines, and certified compliance letters
Law firms: protecting themselves (and their clients) with documented delivery
Construction companies: mailing lien notices, pay apps, and change orders
Financial services: delivering statements and disclosures with proof

These are make-or-break communications, and no one wants to “hope the email went through” when dollars, deadlines, or disputes are involved.

You Don’t Have to Wait in Line to Send Certified Mail

Now here’s where it gets good: Certified Mail doesn’t have to be annoying anymore.

No more filling out paperwork. No more green cards. No more standing in line behind someone shipping a ton of documents at the Post Office, making your wait time even longer. No more typing in long tracking numbers to see where your Certified letter is.

You can send Certified Mail online in just a couple of minutes with LetterStream. You upload your documents, and we print it, stuff the Certified envelope, apply postage, mail it, and track it. You get the confirmation, and you can track it all from within your account. The recipient gets the message. No drama. No guessing. No “maybe they saw it.” Just the real kind of “read receipt.”

If It’s Important, Send It Certified Mail

If your future self needs proof, send it as Certified. If your company wants peace of mind, send Certified. If you’re tired of wondering whether something got there or not…you get the idea. Just send it as Certified Mail, plain and simple.

Why?

Because “I never got it” stops working the second you’ve got tracking, delivery confirmation, and a return receipt in hand or in our case an Electronic Return Receipt online.

And that folks, is something email just can’t do.

Need to send Certified Mail without the Post Office hassle?
We’ve got you. Learn more about how to send Certified Mail online here.

LetterStream offers bulk printing and mailing services, allowing companies to send physical mail online. Whether it’s online USPS Certified Mail, First-Class Mail, FedEx 2Day, or postcards, we give both small businesses and large corporations the time and freedom back to work on tasks that better serve the company. If you’re interested in creating a free account, you can do so here.

Here’s the Truth About Sending Certified Mail to a P.O. Box

You’d think mailing something to a P.O. Box, especially Certified Mail, would be simple, right? Just drop it off, USPS does their thing, the person picks it up, end of story.

But if you’ve ever tried tracking a Certified letter headed to a P.O. Box, you probably ran into a moment of “Wait… what is happening here?” Can I actually send Certified Mail to a PO Box?

We get this question a lot. So let’s break it down.

Yes, Certified Mail Goes to P.O. Boxes. No, It Doesn’t Work Quite the Same Way.

The short answer is yes, USPS does deliver Certified Mail to P.O. Boxes, but the process is a little different from delivering to someone’s front porch.

Instead of dropping it in the box like regular mail, USPS places a notice slip inside the recipient’s P.O. Box. That slip tells them they have a Certified Mail item waiting—and they need to come to the counter and sign for it. No signature, no delivery.

So while the address is technically correct and reachable, the final handoff still requires a human being to show up and sign.

Why Tracking Can Get Confusing

If you’re watching tracking updates like a hawk (understandable when deadlines or legal requirements are involved), here’s what you’ll see:

Delivered to Agent or Notice Left – This means the slip went into the P.O. Box. The mailpiece is sitting behind the counter waiting for pickup.
Awaiting Pickup – Still waiting on the recipient to sign for it.
Picked Up – Once they head to the post office and claim it.

This is where people get tripped up. That first scan—”Delivered to Agent”—is not the same as “Delivered to Recipient.” It just means the first step was completed. The accountability piece (that signature) is still pending.

What If They Never Pick It Up?

If the recipient never comes in to sign for it, USPS will make a few attempts and eventually return the letter to you as unclaimed. That’s one reason why time-sensitive Certified Mail (like legal notices or compliance documents) should be sent early enough to account for delays.

You can also request a Return Receipt or Electronic Return Receipt when sending Certified Mail to a P.O. Box—just know that it’ll only be returned once the item is picked up and signed for.

And Yes, Businesses Do This All the Time

Plenty of government agencies, law offices, HOAs, and medical providers send Certified Mail to P.O. Boxes. Some recipients even prefer it for privacy or convenience. The key is just knowing what to expect from the process and planning around the potential lag if the person doesn’t grab their mail daily.

If you’re sending Certified Mail through a platform like LetterStream, the tracking dashboard makes it a lot easier to monitor all this without having to constantly refresh USPS pages.

So, Can You Send Certified Mail to a P.O. Box?

Can you send Certified Mail to a P.O. Box? Absolutely. Just remember, it’s not quite “drop and done.” There’s a process. A signature. A wait. But it’s still one of the most trusted, accountable ways to send mail—especially when what you’re sending actually matters.

Small Businesses Can Easily Save Time by Sending Mail Online

Running a Small Business? Here’s the Truth: You Don’t Have Time to Send Mail

I don’t know who needs to hear this; small business owners may be superheroes but they can’t do everything all the time. No matter how much they may want to.

Trust me, I’ve been there.

Every week, I talk to people juggling sales calls, fixing printers, answering customer emails, reviewing budgets, mailing invoices, basically just trying to run their business, sometimes all before lunch. The hustle is real, but the exhaustion is even more real.

And somewhere in the middle of all that, you’re also supposed to figure out how to scale?

It’s a lot! But there are some solutions that can help you manage, at least some of your tasks.

That’s where online platforms come in—not as some shiny tech trend, but as a legit way to give you your actual time back.

Let’s talk about that for a second.

You Don’t Have a Time Problem. You Have a “Too Much Stuff” Problem

The thing that eats up time isn’t usually one big project—it’s 37 tiny ones. Like printing and mailing letters one by one (I beg you, please stop doing this) or waiting to send out statements until “there are enough to make it worth the trip.”

I hear that one a lot.

But guess what? Waiting for mail to pile up can just get you behind. Not to mention the time, energy, and money it takes for supplies, postage, and gas to get your mail out.

This is one of those places where a good online platform changes the game. Especially if you use LetterStream (see what I did there?) You don’t need to wait. You don’t need a minimum. You just upload the file and poof—it’s mailed. Certified Mail with tracking, First-Class, FedEx 2Day, pretty much whatever you need mailed, we can make it happen.

There are no Post Office trips, no printer jams, and no awkward conversations with Cheryl in the office about whose turn it was to buy stamps.

You Don’t Need a Bigger Team—You Need Better Tools

If you’ve ever thought, “We’re just too small to outsource that,” I get it, and I hear you.

But it’s not about being “big enough.” It’s about being smart enough to say, “I shouldn’t be doing this by hand anymore.”

Mail is one of those sneaky things that seems manageable—until it’s not. Until you’re up late stuffing envelopes for a compliance deadline. Until the return address stamp runs dry or the postage meter isn’t working right. Until you realize you’ve spent a quarter of your week doing something that could’ve been automated.

That’s why we built our platform to feel like you’ve hired someone without actually hiring anyone. Literally, all you have to do is upload your documents, and we’ll handle the printing, stuffing, postage, and mailing. Like magic, but USPS-approved.

You Started This Business for a Reason. It Probably Wasn’t to Buy Envelopes

There are so many great platforms out there that save small businesses time when it comes to email marketing, accounting, scheduling…you name it.

But mail is still this weird gap no one talks about. It’s like the boring admin task that somehow still runs a huge part of your operations. And when it’s not done right—or not done at all—it can cause real problems.

We’re not here to fix everything. But if we can make mail one less thing you have to think about, that’s a win. And it’s a big win.

Because your best energy should go into growing your business, not folding paper and hunting down stamps.

You Deserve to Run a Business That Doesn’t Burn You Out

If you’re still mailing everything manually, ask yourself why.

Is it saving you money? Probably not.
Is it helping you scale? Definitely not.
Is it just what you’ve always done? Yeah… that’s usually it.

Let the old way go.

You don’t need to do it all. You just need to stop doing the parts that can be done for you.

And if mail is one of those parts? We’re here. No minimums. No stress. It’s that simple. Remember, small businesses don’t have to do it all and it usually doesn’t help them save money in the end either.

Curious what it looks like to never visit the Post Office again?
Start here: LetterStream.com

Send Mail Online Instead of Going Out In the Heat

You know that feeling when you open your car door in July and it hits you like a furnace? Now imagine lugging a box of letters through a parking lot that could fry an egg on the pavement (is that only out here in Arizona that happens?)… all to stand in line at the Post Office behind someone shipping a ceramic flamingo to Wisconsin.

Yeah. That’s summer mail season, the old-fashioned way.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to do this anymore. Not for statements, notices, compliance letters, invoices—none of it.

Our customers haven’t stood in a Post Office line for years. And no, it’s not because they gave up on mail. It’s because they found a better way to send it.

Summer Is No Time for Errands That Could Be Done Online

Between triple-digit temps and packed calendars, summer is chaotic enough. Maybe you’re managing HOA mailings, prepping open enrollment notices, or just trying to keep up with monthly statements without breaking a sweat (literally).

So why are so many businesses still driving their mail to the Post Office like it’s 1999?

You don’t get bonus points for personally handing it to the clerk.
You’re not saving time.
And let’s be honest—by the time you cool off again, the day’s already half gone.

The biggest myth in business mail is that you have to do it all yourself. You don’t.

You Can Send Real Mail Online. Like, Right Now.

No lines. No stamps. No heatstroke.

With the right setup (hint: that’s us), you can upload a job from your desk and we’ll print it, insert it, and mail it—whether it’s one letter or one million.

And it’s not just easier on you. It’s actually faster. Most jobs are out the door by the next business day, 95% to be exact. So instead of playing delivery driver in flip-flops and regretting your life choices, you can stay cool and get back to the work that actually matters.

You Deserve Better Than a Post Office Sweat Session

There’s no prize for enduring the Post Office during the hottest months of the year. So why do it? Especially when you’ve got A/C, iced coffee and a nice office to escape the heat, along with other very important things to get done.

Let us handle the mailing. That’s our lane. (And spoiler: it’s climate-controlled.)

If you’re still stuffing envelopes in your office, at your kitchen table or doing Post Office runs in 100-degree weather, it’s time for an upgrade.

Let’s make this the summer you stop sweating the small stuff—literally.
Send your mail online and stay in the shade.

The Best Way to Send Construction Mail Is Online

Construction Projects Move Fast. Your Mail Should, Too.

Running a construction company means living in the land of blueprints, bids, and bottlenecks. One day you’re chasing a lien waiver, the next you’re tracking down a signed contract from a subcontractor who swears they “faxed it.” (Sure, they did.)

It’s a hands-on industry. But here’s the part that baffles me: so many construction businesses are still mailing things the old way—printing documents in-house, stuffing envelopes, licking stamps, and physically heading to the post office.

Sound familiar? If so, it’s time to rethink it. Especially when you can send Certified Mail online without ever leaving the job site.

The Problem with Mailing Lien Notices the Old-Fashioned Way

Construction companies deal with some of the most time-sensitive and legally critical mail out there. Think:

Construction lien notice mailings
Subcontractor agreements
Change orders
Compliance forms
Certificates of insurance
Waiver tracking
Final pay applications

Each of those could be the difference between getting paid or getting sued. So why gamble with missed deadlines or bad recordkeeping?

If you’re still relying on someone in the office to remember when lien letters are due—or worse, driving to the post office yourself—it’s not just inefficient, it’s risky. Lien deadlines don’t care if your admin is out sick or your copier is jammed.

Why It Pays to Send Certified Mail Online

You’re already outsourcing the things you don’t want your crew doing—like electrical, or HVAC, or asbestos abatement. Mailing should be no different.

With an online mailing service for business, here’s what changes:

You upload your notice or contract from your computer (or phone).
It gets printed, prepped, and mailed—Certified, First-Class, or however you need it.
You get digital proof it went out, and a record of everything.
You never touch an envelope or postage again.
You get your time back.

That means no more waiting at the Post Office counter (woohoo!) with green cards. No more hoping your lien notice didn’t get lost in the shuffle. No more “I think we mailed it?” drama.

Just uploaded. Done. Logged. Tracked.

Construction Companies That Outsource Mailing Stay on Track

Contractors who outsource mailing services tend to have one thing in common: they’ve stopped sweating the paperwork. Not because it’s any less important—but because they’ve systemized it.

Let your team build. Let the mailing experts mail. It’s really that simple.

Whether you’re mailing one Certified letter or 1,000 lien notices, it’s the same click-and-go process. That’s especially helpful if you’re running multiple projects across multiple states, with different deadlines and requirements.

Time is money—and also sanity.

The Bottom Line: Don’t Let Mail Delay the Build

Mail may not be what you think about when you’re quoting steel or managing a site walk, but it’s often the thing that can quietly derail your cash flow or compliance.

Sending certified mail online or mailing construction lien notices digitally isn’t just easier—it’s smarter business.

So the moral of the story is, stop stuffing envelopes. Stop chasing tracking numbers. And definitely stop driving to the Post Office when your boots are already caked in mud. Take yourself out to lunch instead.

There’s a better way to do this.

We’ll handle the mailing. You go build something.

USPS Releases New Baby Animal Forever Stamps—And They’re Pretty Darn Cute

See the official USPS Baby Wild Animal Stamps here: New USPS Stamps Celebrate the Irresistible Charm of Baby Wild Animals – Newsroom – About.usps.com

Let’s be real: the mail has never looked this adorable.

On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service dropped its newest Forever stamp series at the Rocky Mountain Stamp Show in Aurora, Colorado. The theme? Baby wild animals. The vibe? Wholesome woodland magic. The buzz? Totally deserved.

From chipmunks and bobcats to fuzzy owlets and curious foxes, this 10-stamp collection highlights some of North America’s most beloved little creatures in soft, playful colors that feel more storybook than safari. Think modern design meets nature documentary’s cutest B-roll.

What’s in the Set?

Here’s the roll call of the stars:
🦊 Fox
🦉 Owl
🦌 Deer
🦭 Seal
🐰 Rabbit
🦝 Raccoon
🐻 Bear
🦨 Skunk
🐱 Bobcat
🐿️ Chipmunk

They’re not photos—they’re stylized illustrations by artist Tracy Walker, designed in collaboration with art director Greg Breeding, who’s helped shape many of USPS’s most beloved releases.

Each one captures a bit of curiosity, a dash of mischief, and a whole lot of charm.

Yes, They’re Real Forever Stamps

These aren’t just for looking at. They’re official USPS Forever stamps, which means they’ll always cover a one-ounce First-Class letter, no matter how much postage rates rise in the future. Functional, yes. Frameable? Also yes.

They’re available in booklets of 20, featuring two of each design—perfect for everyday use or for collectors who appreciate the softer side of philately.

Where to Get Them

You can find the “Baby Wild Animals” stamps at post offices nationwide or order them online via the USPS Postal Store.

Just One More Reason to Love Mail

We might be a little biased, but this is exactly the kind of thing that keeps us excited about mail. It’s not just about getting something from point A to point B—it’s about adding a human touch, even when the message is short and sweet.

And if that message happens to come with a baby bobcat on the outside? Even better.

Remember, even though the USPS now has the cutest stamps out there, when it comes to sending business-critical mail, it’s still easier to do online. Click here for a free account and to learn more about how LetterStream helps you easily send mail online.

Sources:

USPS Newsroom – Baby Wild Animals Stamp Release
USPS Postal Bulletin – Stamp Info
Linn’s Stamp News – Rocky Mountain Stamp Show Coverage
USPS Postal Store – Purchase Baby Wild Animals Stamps

Meet Aaron Harris, Our New Head of Sales at LetterStream

When Aaron Harris joined LetterStream as our new Head of Sales, we knew we were bringing on someone special. From day one, he showed up ready to dive in, connect with our customers, and help move the needle in all the right ways for those looking for smarter business mail solutions.

His first big debut? The 2025 CAI National Conference in Orlando—and let’s just say, he made an impression.

Making a Strong First Impression at CAI National

Whether you caught him mid-conversation at the booth, answering tough questions about HOA mail, or just sharing a laugh with a board member juggling too many community deadlines, Aaron brought a level of energy and authenticity that turned heads (in the best way).

We’re now a couple of weeks out from the event and we’re still hearing from folks who said, “Wait—who was that guy? He was great.” That’s Aaron. He listens, he leads, and he shows up with real solutions—something that fits right into how we serve reliable print and mail services every day, for all customers in all industries.

Helping HOA Managers and Organizations Get Ahead.

Here’s the thing: Aaron gets it.

He understands the real-life challenges our customers face—the last-minute mailings, the compliance pressure, the scramble to get things out the door. He’s already bringing fresh ideas to the table, the kind of ideas that help our clients get ahead of their mailing strategy instead of constantly playing catch-up.

Whether it’s optimizing communication for community associations, helping clients streamline Certified Mail, or improving how new users navigate our platform, Aaron’s already adding value to how we help businesses send important mail online—easily, securely, and on time.

Collaboration, Curiosity, and Customer Focus

More than anything, Aaron fits in here in the best way. He cares about people. He’s curious, he’s collaborative, and he’s not afraid to roll up his sleeves. That’s the kind of leadership that makes a difference, not just in sales—but across the entire customer experience.

And at LetterStream, that’s exactly what we’re about: making mail easier for our clients, from HOA notices to statement printing, from Certified letters for lawyers to bulk mail projects for 3rd Party Administrators and everything else in between.

What Aaron Brings to the Future of LetterStream

We’re excited for what’s ahead. Aaron’s helping us think bigger about how we serve the HOA space, legal professionals, small businesses, large businesses, those in construction and anyone looking for a more reliable way to send mail.

He’s already finding ways to make it even easier for new clients to get started, feel supported, and know they’ve got a real partner in their corner.

Welcome to the LetterStream family, Aaron. We’re lucky to have you!