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Office Time -- Preparation

Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001

Exhibit 261.25

• 262 PS Form 3849 for Registered, Certified, Express Mail, Insured, and Other Special Services Mail (Exhibit 262)
   
• 262.1 Use PS Form 3849, Delivery Notice/Reminder/Receipt, for each accountable piece and numbered insured parcel or other special services item. (Minimum fee unnumbered insured parcels and Delivery Confirmation items are delivered the same as ordinary mail -- no receipt is needed.) Usually prepare PS Form 3849 as you make delivery. However, enter the address in the Delivery section on the barcoded side of the form, for identification, in the office at the time articles are issued.
   
• 262.2 Place PS Form 3849 in proper separation case as a marker. Put registered articles in the pocket of satchel. DO NOT PLACE REGISTERS IN CARRIER CASE WITH OTHER MAIL OR IN RELAYS. Place insured parcels loose in satchel or in relay sack. Do not tape PS Form 3849 to mail items.