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Learn The Basics
Learn The Basics Real Estate Tax Defined The term real estate tax is a common reference to a tax on real property. Real property refers to land, buildings, fixtures and all other improvements to a piece of land. Separate Agencies Florida law divides property tax responsibilities between two separate agencies: the property appraiser's office and the tax collector's office (our office). The property appraiser's office establishes the assessed value, and the board of county commissioners, school board, and other levying authorities set the millage rates. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of property value. The tax collector's office collects the taxes in accordance with the property tax roll, which is certified by the property appraiser each year. The TRIM notice that you receive each year comes from the property appraiser's office, and your tax bill comes from the tax collector's office. Division of Responsibilities This division of responsibilities means that our office can assist you with some, but not all, of your property tax questions. For information about or assistance with the items below, visit the St. Lucie County property appraiser's website or contact the appraiser's office at 772-462-1000: Assessments or values, Exemptions including homestead, Property cut-outs or combinations. Ad Valorem & Non-Ad Valorem Taxes Real estate taxes consist of ad valorem taxes, which are based upon the assessed value of real property, and non-ad valorem assessments, which are levies based on the cost of providing a service such as erosion control and water control. Ad valorem taxes are based on the assessed value of real estate, tangible personal property, and centrally assessed property. The property appraiser's office establishes the assessed value, and the board of county commissioners, school board, and other levying authorities set the millage rates. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of property value. Florida's Constitution prohibits state government from levying ad valorem taxes on real property and tangible personal property. This gives counties, school districts, municipalities and special taxing districts the right to levy ad valorem taxes on real property and tangible personal property. The state legislature can and does regulate the maximum rate at which ad valorem taxes can be levied and the manner in which they are collected. Non-ad valorem assessments are based on the value or benefit to the property, including things like fire control, sewer, paving, drainage, lighting and community development. Municipal Services Benefit Units Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) special assessment rolls are certified to the tax collector by local governing boards, such as the county or cities. The tax collector consolidates the certified ad valorem, non-ad valorem, and the MSBU tax rolls and mails tax notices to property owners.
Property Tax Discounts & Payment Plans
Property Tax Discounts & Payment Plans Discounts Tax bills are mailed on or about November 1 each year, and discount periods allow you to save money by paying early. Payments made during the following months will earn a discount: November: 4% December: 3% January: 2% February: 1% March: Payments made in March will not receive a discount. April: Payments made on or after April 1 are delinquent and will be subject to an applied penalty. Partial Payments Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.374, you may elect to make partial payments on your real property or tangible personal property taxes between November and March. You may make up to 3 partial payments. A minimum of $100 must be paid on each partial payment. Tax certificates will be sold on any unpaid portion of the tax liability for real estate taxes. Tax warrants may be issued for any unpaid portion of tangible personal property taxes. No discounts will be allowed on partial payments. No partial payments shall be accepted after March 31. Any amount remaining unpaid on April 1 becomes delinquent and is subject to a certificate sale or a tax warrant being issued, should the balance remain unpaid. No additional bills will be sent for partial payments, except for a final reminder bill in March for any outstanding balances. Installment Plan Florida Statute also allows you to pay your real estate property taxes in four installments throughout the year. Participants in the installment plan receive discounts on their total tax bill. First installment: Due by June 30. One-quarter of the total estimated tax and discounted 6%. Second installment: Due by September 30. One-quarter of the total estimated tax and discounted 4.5%. Third installment: Due by December 30. One quarter of the total estimated tax plus one-half of any adjustment made for actual tax liability and discounted 3%. Fourth installment: Due by March 31. One-quarter of the total estimated tax plus the remaining one-half of any adjustment made for actual tax liability. No discount is provided on the fourth installment. The window to apply for the Installment Plan on 2026 taxes closed on April 30, 2026. Applicants interested in installments for their 2027 taxes can apply online between November 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027. The first installment payment will be due in June 2027. Past due taxes are NOT eligible for the Installment Plan. It is available for the current year's taxes only. To qualify: - You must apply by April 30th of the tax year for which the application is being made. - Your estimated tax total must be more than $100 Homestead Tax Deferral Program The Homestead Tax Deferral Program is available to assist taxpayers whose incomes are low in comparison to the amount of real estate taxes due on their homes. Any person entitled to claim homestead exemption through the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser's Office may qualify to postpone a portion of their property taxes based on the applicant's household income.
Learn The Basics
Learn The Basics Real Estate Tax Defined The term real estate tax is a common reference to a tax on real property. Real property refers to land, buildings, fixtures and all other improvements to a piece of land. Separate Agencies Florida law divides property tax responsibilities between two separate agencies: the property appraiser's office and the tax collector's office (our office). The property appraiser's office establishes the assessed value, and the board of county commissioners, school board, and other levying authorities set the millage rates. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of property value. The tax collector's office collects the taxes in accordance with the property tax roll, which is certified by the property appraiser each year. The TRIM notice that you receive each year comes from the property appraiser's office, and your tax bill comes from the tax collector's office. Division of Responsibilities This division of responsibilities means that our office can assist you with some, but not all, of your property tax questions. For information about or assistance with the items below, visit the St. Lucie County property appraiser's website or contact the appraiser's office at 772-462-1000: Assessments or values, Exemptions including homestead, Property cut-outs or combinations. Ad Valorem & Non-Ad Valorem Taxes Real estate taxes consist of ad valorem taxes, which are based upon the assessed value of real property, and non-ad valorem assessments, which are levies based on the cost of providing a service such as erosion control and water control. Ad valorem taxes are based on the assessed value of real estate, tangible personal property, and centrally assessed property. The property appraiser's office establishes the assessed value, and the board of county commissioners, school board, and other levying authorities set the millage rates. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of property value. Florida's Constitution prohibits state government from levying ad valorem taxes on real property and tangible personal property. This gives counties, school districts, municipalities and special taxing districts the right to levy ad valorem taxes on real property and tangible personal property. The state legislature can and does regulate the maximum rate at which ad valorem taxes can be levied and the manner in which they are collected. Non-ad valorem assessments are based on the value or benefit to the property, including things like fire control, sewer, paving, drainage, lighting and community development. Municipal Services Benefit Units Municipal Services Benefit Units (MSBU) special assessment rolls are certified to the tax collector by local governing boards, such as the county or cities. The tax collector consolidates the certified ad valorem, non-ad valorem, and the MSBU tax rolls and mails tax notices to property owners.
Tourist Development Tax Registration and Requirements
Tourist Development If you are renting your property for periods of six months or less, be aware that YOU, as the property owner, are responsible for paying the tourist development tax on your rental property. If you rent through any of the online rental services (AirBnB, VRBO, etc…), they DO NOT pay the tax on your behalf – it remains your responsibility. ***NEW SECURE ONLINE APPLICATION AVAILABLE*** Our office now offers a secure online tourist development tax application to setup a tourist tax account. See the "Registering Your Property" section below for more information. About the Tourist Development Tax The Tourist Development Tax (also referred to as tourist tax, bed tax or resort tax) is a 5% charge on the revenue from the rentals of living quarters for six months or less. This tax is in addition to the state sales tax (7% in St. Lucie County). For an explanation of how those funds are allocated, click here to visit St. Lucie County's Tourism page. Living quarters are generally defined as accommodations in any: Apartment Condominium House Hotel Mobile home park Motel Recreational vehicle park Rooming house Collection The tax collector is responsible for the collection, administration and enforcement of the tourist development tax. Registering Your Property If property owners or property managers are contemplating renting living accommodations for periods of six months or less, the following steps must be taken: Step 1: Prior to registering with our office, you may be required to obtain a sales tax identification number from the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR). Please contact FDOR for more information at 772-429-2900. Step 2: Complete and submit a tourist development tax application to setup an account with the Tax Collector's Office Visit TouristExpress to create a TouristExpress account. Log in to your TouristExpress account and click Add account. Answer "no" in the Add an account window Answer "yes" in the Start an application window Follow the instructions in the application and submit. Once approved, you will receive an email informing you of your new tourist tax account number. Step 3: If you don't have a TouristExpress account from step 2, register to pay your tourist development taxes online after your tourist tax account application has been processed. TouristExpress is a website to file and pay your tourist development tax returns online. Only Tourist Express customers receive a collection allowance of 2.5% on the total tax due when paid by the 20th of the month to a maximum of $30.00. Exemptions from Tourist Development Tax Florida Statutes provide for certain exemptions from the tourist development tax such as: Certain members of the military Full-time students Migrant labor camps Claiming Exemptions The lessor must have sales tax exemption certificate v-14 on file to claim exemptions. The tourist development tax does not apply to rentals of more than six months duration; however, a bona fide written lease must be entered into between the lessee and lessor. Contact Us For questions regarding the tourist development tax, email [email protected].
Motor Vehicle & Driver License Services
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Services
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Tangible / Centrally Assessed Tax
Tangible Personal Property Defined Tangible Personal Property includes: - Equipment - Fixtures - Furnishings in rental units - Furniture - Leasehold improvements - Machinery - Mobile home attachments on rented land - Signs - Supplies and leased equipment Central Assessed Taxes assessed to railroads utilizing portions of land in St. Lucie County are billed in the same manner as Personal Property Taxes, and subject to the same delinquent collection methods. The office of the Property Appraiser establishes the value of the property. The Board of County Commissioners, School Board, City Councils and other levying bodies set the millage rates. One mill equals $1 per $1,000 of property value. Using these values and allowing for exemptions, the tax roll is completed by the Property Appraiser and approved by the Department of Revenue. Prohibiting Levying Ad Valorem Taxes on Real Property & Tangible Personal Property Florida's Constitution prohibits state government from levying ad valorem taxes on real property and tangible personal property. This gives counties, school districts, municipalities and special taxing districts the right to levy ad valorem taxes on real property and tangible personal property. The state legislature can and does regulate the maximum rate at which ad valorem taxes can be levied and the manner in which they are collected. Florida Statute 193.052 Florida Statute 193.052 requires that anyone in possession of assets as of January 1 must file a Tangible Personal Property Tax Return with the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser's office to receive the Amendment 1 Exemption of $25,000. All tangible personal property must be reported no later than April 1 of each year in order to avoid penalties.
Property Tax Deed Application
A tax certificate holder may apply for a tax deed application when two or more years have elapsed since April 1 of the year the certificate was issued. A tax deed application is made to the Tax Collector's Office. The application allows the property to be sold at public auction; however, the owner may retain the property by paying the taxes any time before the tax deed is issued. Please visit the Deed Express website to submit an application.
Special Assessments
Special Assessments Official Statement Pursuant to Florida Statute, this statement confirms that a special assessment or Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) placed on the tax roll by a taxing authority shall: - Be collected in the same manner as ad valorem taxes as provided in Section 197.363(3), and - Follow the property for the duration of the time period specified for that assessment or MSBU and is not required to be paid off at the time of a title transfer or refinance. Contact Us Please contact us with any questions or concerns at 772-462-1650.
Online Tax Payments
Online Payments Payment Options: - Pay Registration Renewal through My Easy Gov - Pay Real Estate and Personal Property - Pay Hunting and Fishing License - Pay Tourist Development Tax - Search and Pay Local Business Tax You can pay your real estate tax, tangible personal property tax, local business tax and registration renewals online (see links to the right). More than one item can be added to your shopping cart before checkout. We accept credit card payments online in accordance with Florida Statute. Please be mindful of the following: Fees are as follows: - E-Check (All services except DMV-related transactions) - has a third-party convenience fee of $0.50 for each transaction. - E-Check (All DMV-related transactions) - has a third-party convenience fee of $1.00 for each transaction. - Credit Card (All services except online DHSMV registration renewals) - has a third-party convenience fee of 2.5% of the total amount charged. - Credit Card (Online DHSMV registration renewals only) - has a flat-rate third-party convenience fee of $3.45 per transaction. NOTE: If a transaction is dishonored by the bank, a service fee will be assessed in accordance to state law and federal guidelines. The tax collector's office does not retain any of the third-party fees collected on transactions. Contact Us For more information or for questions about our office, email us. For more information on wiring United States funds, email our tax department.
Property Tax Discounts & Payment Plans
Property Tax Discounts & Payment Plans Discounts Tax bills are mailed on or about November 1 each year, and discount periods allow you to save money by paying early. Payments made during the following months will earn a discount: November: 4% December: 3% January: 2% February: 1% March: Payments made in March will not receive a discount. April: Payments made on or after April 1 are delinquent and will be subject to an applied penalty. Partial Payments Pursuant to Florida Statute 197.374, you may elect to make partial payments on your real property or tangible personal property taxes between November and March. You may make up to 3 partial payments. A minimum of $100 must be paid on each partial payment. Tax certificates will be sold on any unpaid portion of the tax liability for real estate taxes. Tax warrants may be issued for any unpaid portion of tangible personal property taxes. No discounts will be allowed on partial payments. No partial payments shall be accepted after March 31. Any amount remaining unpaid on April 1 becomes delinquent and is subject to a certificate sale or a tax warrant being issued, should the balance remain unpaid. No additional bills will be sent for partial payments, except for a final reminder bill in March for any outstanding balances. Installment Plan Florida Statute also allows you to pay your real estate property taxes in four installments throughout the year. Participants in the installment plan receive discounts on their total tax bill. First installment: Due by June 30. One-quarter of the total estimated tax and discounted 6%. Second installment: Due by September 30. One-quarter of the total estimated tax and discounted 4.5%. Third installment: Due by December 30. One quarter of the total estimated tax plus one-half of any adjustment made for actual tax liability and discounted 3%. Fourth installment: Due by March 31. One-quarter of the total estimated tax plus the remaining one-half of any adjustment made for actual tax liability. No discount is provided on the fourth installment. The window to apply for the Installment Plan on 2026 taxes closed on April 30, 2026. Applicants interested in installments for their 2027 taxes can apply online between November 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027. The first installment payment will be due in June 2027. Past due taxes are NOT eligible for the Installment Plan. It is available for the current year's taxes only. To qualify: You must apply by April 30th of the tax year for which the application is being made. Your estimated tax total must be more than $100. Homestead Tax Deferral Program The Homestead Tax Deferral Program is available to assist taxpayers whose incomes are low in comparison to the amount of real estate taxes due on their homes. Any person entitled to claim homestead exemption through the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser's Office may qualify to postpone a portion of their property taxes based on the applicant's household income.
Make an Appointment
Make an Appointment We are ONLY SERVICING St. Lucie County residents. (Those establishing residency in St. Lucie County are considered a resident). Appointments made for anyone residing in a county other than St. Lucie will not be honored. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS: Click here to renew your yellow license plate sticker...no appointment needed. Paying property taxes? Skip the trip - click here to pay. All three locations operate by: Appointments: Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Walk-Ins: Each afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (All Testing services end at 3:30 p.m., ID cards and Driver License transactions end at 4:30 p.m.) Each person coming in for service needs an appointment. If you plan on coming in with your spouse or family member, please be sure to make an appointment for each person requiring service. (Ex: a husband and wife who have just moved to St. Lucie County and need to update their driver licenses will BOTH need to make an appointment. There are multiple time slots available, so it is possible to make two appointments for the same date/time.) If you require a language interpreter for service, it is your responsibility to bring one with you for your appointment. We do not provide this service. For a list of our holiday closures, click here. Information for Out-of-County Residents: Again, we are only servicing St. Lucie County residents at this time. If you reside in another county, please visit your local tax collector for service. Out-of-county residents who make an appointment will not receive service at our office.
First-Class Mail & Postage | USPS
First-Class Mail service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage service. Features & Pricing: Mail delivered in 1–5 days. Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz. Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation services such as Certified Mail. Pricing: One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards. Prices based on shape and weight. Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled. They are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. For Businesses: USPS offers commercial pricing for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One price up to 3.5 ounces is available for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards.
First-Class Mail & Postage | USPS
First-Class Mail service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage service. Features & Pricing: Mail delivered in 1–5 days. Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz. Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation services such as Certified Mail. Pricing: One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards. Prices based on shape and weight. Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled. They are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. For Businesses: USPS offers commercial pricing for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One price up to 3.5 ounces is available for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards.
First-Class Mail & Postage | USPS
First-Class Mail service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage service. Features & Pricing: Mail delivered in 1–5 days. Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz. Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation services such as Certified Mail. Pricing: One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards. Prices based on shape and weight. Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled. They are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. For Businesses: USPS offers commercial pricing for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One price up to 3.5 ounces is available for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards.
First-Class Mail & Postage | USPS
First-Class Mail service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage service. Features & Pricing: Mail delivered in 1–5 days. Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz. Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation services such as Certified Mail. Pricing: One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards. Prices based on shape and weight. Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled. They are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. For Businesses: USPS offers commercial pricing for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One price up to 3.5 ounces is available for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards.
USPS Ground Advantage
USPS Ground Advantage® service is an affordable and reliable way to send packages inside the U.S. Ship to all 50 states, U.S. military bases, territories, possessions, and Freely Associated States. It is the primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that can't go by air. Prices start at $7.90 at a Post Office™ location. Ship online with Click-N-Ship® and get lower Commercial Rates. Businesses can get additional savings by opting in to the Business Rate Card. Ground Advantage packages are delivered in 2-5 days and USPS Tracking® service is included in the price. It is the best-priced service for items up to 15.999 oz, based on weight (rounded up to 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, and 15.999 oz) and zone (distance). Packages greater than 15.999 oz are charged by the pound up to 70 lbs (rounded up). Pay for postage using stamps, a self-service kiosk, Click-N-Ship, or at a Post Office. Includes forwarding, undeliverable as addressed (UAA), and return to sender (RTS) at no additional cost. USPS Label Delivery service allows shipping online using Click-N-Ship even without a printer—for an extra $1.65 per label, USPS will print an outbound label and deliver it. Free Package Pickup is available at home or office. $100 insurance is included for both outbound and return shipments, and customers can purchase up to $5,000 in additional coverage against loss or damage for merchandise. The service is the primary option for sending hazardous materials (HAZMAT) that are only mailable using Ground Transportation. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Large First-Class Mail envelopes are treated as packages if they are more than 15 inches long, 12 inches high, or 3/4 inch thick; rigid (can't bend); or not uniformly thick (lumpy). Price tiers for packages up to 15.999 oz are: up to 4 oz; up to 8 oz; up to 12 oz; and up to 15.999 oz. Items must be rounded up to the nearest tier. Items over 15.999 oz round up to 1 lb and pay pound-rate prices. Maximum weight is 70 lbs. Maximum combined length and girth (distance around the thickest part) is 130 inches. Additional Package Fees apply for large and lightweight packages, nonstandard sizes, shapes, or materials, and perishable items. Dimensional (DIM) weight rates apply to large, lightweight packages larger than 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches): multiply Length x Width x Height and divide by 139 to get DIM weight in pounds. Any fraction of an inch must be rounded up to the next whole inch. If DIM weight exceeds actual package weight, the DIM weight price applies. A dimension-noncompliance fee applies if dimensions are omitted or inaccurate. Nonstandard fees vary: packages between 22 and 30 inches long add $4.50; more than 30 inches long add $10.00; more than 2 cubic feet add $21.00; nonstandard shape or material adds $4.00. A Live Animal & Perishable Handling Fee of $7.50 applies for packages with live animals or perishable items like food or plants. A HAZMAT Handling Fee of $0.00 applies for hazardous materials shipments. Specific regulations and standards apply for mailing restricted, prohibited, and hazardous materials, including cigarettes and smokeless tobacco. Military Post Office (APO/FPO/DPO) shipments pay domestic prices but require a customs form and have specific restrictions. For businesses interested in negotiated pricing or additional services, USPS specialists are available.
Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes
Create Custom Mail, Cards, & Envelopes Turn digital photos into personalized greeting cards or postcards with our third-party vendors. Choose from a variety of templates and stock photos or add your own. You can also personalize pre-stamped envelopes with your return address in a unique font. Explore all the ways you can customize your USPS mail, then select a link to get started. Custom Cards & Stationery If you need personalized letters, invitations, announcements, or greeting cards, third-party vendors can help you design, address, and send your mail when it's ready to go. Custom photo cards let friends and family know and remember your life events—moves, weddings, births, graduations, and more. Visit Amazingmail Turn your beautiful photos into personalized greeting cards — all printed and mailed the next business day. Select from hundreds of designs for any occasion or create your own. Simply upload your photos, add your addresses, and press send. We'll print, stuff, address, stamp, and mail your cards the next business day with durable Postal Protect coating and First-Class Mail postage included. Visit Click2Mail Click2Mail makes it easy to create postcards, letters in envelopes, self-mailers, and other useful mailpieces online — no stamps, no permits, no minimum quantities — and they can be printed and in the mail the next business day! Send First-Class Mail, Certified Mail, and nonprofit mail, all of which can be fully personalized and designed by you. Personalized Stamped Envelopes Personalize stamped stationery or postcards with your return address in a designed font—it's easy. Select an envelope or postcard. Pick a stamp image. Choose a font for your return address. Have your personalized envelopes shipped directly to your door. Get Started designing pre-printed stamped envelopes or postcards. Business Mail Advertising Reaching your customers with the right mailpiece is the secret to gaining more business. USPS third-party direct mail specialists can help you format, design, print, and send engaging, actionable mail.
First-Class Mail & Postage
First-Class Mail service is an affordable and easy way to send envelopes and postcards. First-Class Mail Forever stamps cost $0.82 (the current 1 oz price) and will never expire, even if the First-Class postage rate goes up. To send packages, see USPS Ground Advantage service. Features & Pricing: - Mail delivered in 1–5 days - Our best-priced service for items up to 13 oz - One price for up to 3.5 ounces with commercially priced letters and cards - Prices based on shape and weight Postmarking & Proof of Mailing: If you want to ensure that your mail receives a postmark on the day you mail it, ask a retail associate at a Post Office retail counter to hand-cancel it for free. To get an official record that you sent an item on a specific date, you can pay an extra service fee for a Certificate of Mailing. Proof of Delivery: First-Class Mail items are eligible for Delivery Confirmation services such as Certified Mail. Standard Letter & Postcard Sizes: - Letters: Standard-sized, rectangular envelope stamps start at $0.82. Square, oversized, or unusually shaped envelope stamps start at $1.31. - Postcards: Standard-sized, rectangular postcard stamps start at $0.65. Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.82. - Large Envelopes: Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.69. Weight, Size, & Shape Requirements: Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes, the maximum weight is 13 oz. All postcards and envelopes (or flats) must be rectangular, otherwise an additional charge may apply. Additional Charges for Irregular Mailpieces & Envelopes: - Nonmachinable Envelopes: Unusually shaped mail, like square or vertical envelopes, lumpy envelopes, rigid envelopes, and mail with clasps, string, or buttons, must be hand-canceled and are charged a nonmachinable surcharge even if they weigh less than 1 oz. - Large Mailpieces: Letters that exceed the First-Class standard envelope maximum length, height, or thickness are charged large envelope (flat) prices. - Large Envelopes (flats) Treated as Small Packages: Large First-Class envelopes (flats) that exceed maximum dimensions or are rigid, non-rectangular, or not uniformly thick are charged package prices and shipped with USPS Ground Advantage. For Businesses: First-Class Mail commercial pricing is available for presorted letters and flats with a minimum quantity of 500 mailpieces. Automation discounts may also apply. One Price Up to 3.5 Ounces: Pay one price for up to 3.5 oz for First-Class Mail presort and automation compatible letters and cards.
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service
Label Broker & Label Delivery Service - Print Shipping Labels Without a Printer Do you need to print a shipping label, but don't have a printer? USPS gives you several options: USPS Label Broker® Service: Bring your Label Broker ID (a QR Code) to a Post Office location that has Label Broker at the counter or a Label Broker self-service kiosk and get it printed, free! USPS Label Delivery Service: For a fee, get a shipping label delivered directly to you. Someone Sent You a Label Broker ID (a QR Code) You're returning something to a store or sending something to a customer through an ecommerce platform, and they sent you an email or text with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Here's what you do next to create your shipping label: If You Have a Printer: - Go to the Label Broker tool - Type in the 8-10 character Label Broker ID (under the QR Code) and your ZIP Code, then hit the "Download Label" button - Download your prepaid shipping label (a PDF file) and print that label - Pack and seal your package, and tape the shipping label to it - Drop off your ready-to-ship package at a Post Office location (or schedule a free package pickup) If You Don't Have a Printer: - Save the Label Broker ID on your phone - Pack and seal your package - Take your ready-to-ship package and the Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker - Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and scan the Label Broker ID (QR Code) on your phone. They'll do the rest! (Or, if the location has a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can do it yourself.) You're Sending a Package Using Click-N-Ship & You Want to Print a Label at the Post Office You're using Click-N-Ship to make and pay for a shipping label for your package, but don't have your own printer. No problem, you can print your shipping label at a Post Office location. - Pay for your postage using Click-N-Ship - When prompted, choose the option to "Print later at Post Office" - USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (QR Code followed by 8-10 characters). Save this email on your phone - Pack and seal your package - Take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to a USPS location that supports Label Broker (suggested locations are listed in the email) - Go to the counter, give your package to the Retail Associate, and show them the Label Broker QR Code on your phone. They'll do the rest! Or, for locations with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, you can skip the line, get your label, and drop off your package. Save Time: Print Labels at Self-Service Kiosks Self-service kiosks are automated stations you can use for many USPS tasks, including printing prepaid shipping labels with Label Broker. - Create and pay for a shipping label using Click-N-Ship - Choose the option to "Print later at Post Office" - USPS will send you an email with a Label Broker ID (a QR Code). Save this email on your phone. (Or, if you're getting a Label Broker ID from a store or ecommerce platform, they'll email or text it to you.) - Find a USPS location with a Label Broker self-service kiosk, and take your ready-to-ship package and your Label Broker ID to the kiosk - Follow the on-screen instructions to "Scan QR Code for Label" (or enter the 8-10 character Label Broker ID) when asked - After the shipping label prints, stick it to your package - Drop off your package at the drop-off area or receptacle USPS Label Delivery Service When you use Click-N-Ship to create shipping labels online, you can add Label Delivery Service, where USPS will print and deliver you the physical labels for an additional $1.65 fee (per label). - Create a shipping label using Click-N-Ship - Go to "Select Extra Services" and choose "Label Delivery—Outbound" - After you complete and pay for your label, your USPS letter carrier will deliver the printed label to your address For Businesses Label Broker: Just like regular customers, small businesses can bring Label Broker IDs and their sealed and ready-to-ship packages to Post Office locations to print and send. Plus, if you're a business interested in offering Label Broker to your customers (so they can easily send you returns), you can sign up. Label Delivery Service: If you're using Click-N-Ship with a business account, not only can you request Label Delivery service for your outbound label (for a fee, USPS will send you the label for the package going to your customer); for an additional fee, USPS will send you a prepaid return label that your customer can use for painless returns. (You only get charged for the return postage if your customer uses the label.)
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