Meter stamps may be placed on envelopes and cards as a method to prepay postage. The mailer (UVM) supplies the reply piece as an enclosure so recipients can respond to a request at no cost to them. MRM differs from both BRM and CRM because the mailer assumes the postage expense up front by applying a meter stamp. MRM works best when the volume of replies is low and the mailer is confident of a return.

The following guidelines will assist you with MRM use.

• Meter stamp amounts must be enough to pay return postage in full.
• Meter stamps may be printed directly on a mail piece or address label that bears the delivery address of the mailer.
• Postmarks must show no date.
• Return addresses must be machine or electronically printed. Handwriting and handstamping is not permitted.
• MRM pieces enclosed in automation rate mailings must meet automation design standards for reply mail.