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24.5 Outbound Federal Ballot Mail Verification
24.5.1 Procedure
Using the information provided in 24.4.2, the Postal Service will review mailings
identified as Outbound Federal Ballot Mail prior to acceptance to evaluate whether the
mailing meets the standards in 24.3.1 and is being sent to individuals who have been
enrolled with the Postal Service for inclusion on the stateโs Mail-In and Absentee
Participation List, consistent with the technical specifications for the Federal Ballot Mail
Portal.
24.5.2 Authorized Verification
Mailings identified as Outbound Federal Ballot Mail are verified by Postal Service
employees when presented for acceptance. Outbound Federal Ballot Mail must be
entered at a facility that performs business mail acceptance functions or at a Postal
Service retail counter. Commercial mailings must comply with applicable requirements.
Postal Service personnel are not authorized to open mail sealed against inspection,
except under circumstances described in ASM 274. The Postal Serviceโs acceptance of
Outbound Federal Ballot Mail does not constitute verified compliance.
24.5.3 Noncompliance
a. Mailings that do not comply with 24.5.1 and 24.5.2 will not be accepted
and will be returned to the authorized ballot mailer. The authorized ballot mailer
or Federal Ballot Mail Portal User must address the error(s) before resubmitting
the mailing.
b. An authorized ballot mailer may request further review by the Postal
Service if Outbound Federal Ballot Mail is not accepted.
https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-17238.pdf