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Timewas

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2. Same day Post mark

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 07:05 PM

Feb 11

As of early 2026, the
USPS no longer guarantees same-day postmarks for mail dropped in blue collection boxes, as they are now processed based on the date they reach a sorting facility. To ensure a same-day postmark for tax or legal deadlines, you must bring items to a post office counter and request a manual postmark.

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Well this is concerning. [View all] boonecreek Feb 11 OP

But I believe you can walk an envelope into the building and request that they post mark it that day. SheltieLover Feb 11 #1

Same day Post mark Timewas Feb 11 #2

Ty! SheltieLover Feb 11 #3

I couldn't say. boonecreek Feb 11 #5

Pls see #2 above. To guarantee same day postmark, you must walk it inside to the counter & request it. SheltieLover Feb 11 #6

Maybe more should consider SocialDemocrat61 Feb 11 #4

There was nothing 'quietly' about this. It was reported extensively stopdiggin Feb 11 #7