Digital Mailing Systems
6SV61156 Rev. F
2. About USPS Confirmation Services
USPS Forms Obtaining a Mailer ID (MID) from USPS for
Electronic Return Receipt (ERR)
Meters that use an ERR (Electronic Return Receipt) fea-
ture must be programed with a MID number in order for the
mailer to receive e-receipt files from the USPS.
Before October 2010, the MID was requested from the
USPS via the 5053/5051 postal forms that were filled out
and faxed to the USPS. Now, an MID must be obtained
from the USPS via an online tool before the 5053/5051
forms are filled out and faxed to the USPS. The online tool
provides a new MID immediately, avoiding the up-to-72-
hours processing time it took previously.
Once this process is completed, the mailer can obtain ERR
signature files on My Account at www.pb.com.
To obtain a mailer ID (MID) from the USPS:
1. Go to www.usps.com
2. Select the Business Customer Gateway located on
the bottom right hand corner of the web page.
3. If you haven’t already, register as a new user to gain
access to the Business Customer Gateway.
4. Select the "Mailer ID" link to obtain a MID.
5. Enter the Mailer ID (MID) on USPS Form 5053 and/or
5051 (see next page) and fax to the USPS for recording.
6. Provide the Mailer ID (MID) to the Pitney Bowes Cus-
tomer Service Representative upon system installation.
Form 5052, Printer Certification Submission
Customers who wish to complete print their own Delivery or
Signature Confirmation labels must complete this form.