Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A USPS postmark is an official mark that shows where and when mail was accepted by the Postal Service. It used to include the date ...

If you're planning to snail mail your tax returns this year or are mailing bills that need to make it to their destinations on time, note that the timing on your mail may be different this year.

Starting in 2026, USPS postmarks may no longer show the day mail was dropped off, which could cause documents to appear late and lead to penalties or rejected ballots unless mailed early or ...

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Central Illinois election officials are telling voters not to be discouraged after new changes to postage rules. The United States Postal Service has issued new guidance which ...

The U.S. Postal Service is making new changes in 2026, including adjustments to the postmark process, which could result in late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as ...

Maryland election officials urge voters to act early as a new USPS postmark rule takes effect. See key mail-in ballot deadlines and voting options.

The U.S. Postal Service is making new changes in 2026, including adjustments to the postmark process, which could result in late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as ...

The Valentine, Texas, postmark is a decades-long tradition, an ink stamp that’s applied over the top of the regular postage stamp.

Taxpayers should take precautions: To avoid penalties, file electronically, ask for a manual postmark at the counter, or use ...

The Unites States Postal Service is making changes for 2026, including the postmark process — which could mean late fees and penalties for anyone mailing time-sensitive documents such as tax returns ...

Aptly-named snail mail might be getting even slower in 2026. The United States Postal Service has implemented new procedures for the new year, which could delay delivery. Among changes is the postmark ...