The United States Postal Service (USPS) PS Form 3826 plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of mail handling, especially when irregularities occur. This form, titled "Registry Irregularity Report," is designed for use by postal employees to formally report any anomalies found in registered mail. It serves as a communication bridge between the reporting post office and the office where the fault originated, outlining a systematic approach to identifying, reporting, and rectifying errors. The form includes a comprehensive checklist of potential irregularities, ranging from issues related to postage payment, such as short payment, to problems with the physical condition of the mail item, like improper wrapping or sealing. It also provides space for detailed descriptions of the article in question, including sender and recipient information, registration number, date of mailing, and a breakdown of the postage required versus what was actually paid. Notably, the form facilitates accountability and corrective action by instructing the involved postmaster to address the identified issues, either by educating the responsible employee or by engaging with the firm mailer to prevent future occurrences. Moreover, it includes provisions for rectifying postage discrepancies, thereby ensuring that proper postal fees are collected and applied. The implementation of PS Form 3826 underscores the USPS's commitment to service excellence and its diligent efforts to streamline postal operations while safeguarding customers' interests.
Question | Answer |
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Form Name | Ps Form 3826 |
Form Length | 1 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
Other names | affixed, postmarked, 1992, postmarking |
United States Postal Service
Registry Irregularity Report
REPORTING OFFICE
POSTMARK
1.TO:
Instructions to Reporting Post Office
Enter in the address space the name of the
post office at fault. Complete description of article and indicate irregularities below. Use Item 23 for describing an irregularity not printed on this form and cite governing instructions. Mail report directly to the postmaster. (Use window
envelope.)
Instructions to Postmaster of Office at Fault
Please instruct employee at fault. If firm mailer is involved, request cooperation to prevent recurrence.
If the article was short paid and the required stamps were affixed at the time of mailing, file this form. If there is reason to believe stamps were not affixed, attach to this form serviceable postage stamps or meter stamp in the amount of the deficiency, cancel them, and file this form.
DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE
2.Name and Address of Sender |
3.Registration Number |
4.Date of Mailing |
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5.Name and Address of Addressee |
6.Station at Fault (If mailed at station) |
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IRREGULARITIES (Check applicable items)
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Improperly wrapped or enveloped |
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Improperly sealed (Show details in Item 23) |
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Sealing device affixed in such manner as to interfere with |
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proper postmarking |
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Two or more articles registered as one |
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22.Breakdown of Short Payment |
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11. Return address lacking or incomplete |
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Acceptance |
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Fee |
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erroneously registered |
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Receipt |
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Not marked "Registered" |
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Delivery |
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Not numbered (See Item 3 for registration |
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number assigned) |
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Charge |
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15.Illegible endorsing or numbering |
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Not postmarked on back or not postmarked at and over |
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23. Other Irregularity |
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intersection of sealing flaps |
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Not legibly postmarked |
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Not accompanied by return receipt |
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PS Form 3826, May 1992