WASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will raise their rates in August. The changes will take effect Aug. 29 and will be the second increase in rates in 2021.
Changes include:
Stamp – from 55¢ to 58¢
Metered mail (1 oz.) – from 51¢ to 53¢
Domestic postcards – from 36¢ to 40¢
Flat single piece – from $1.00 to $1.16
Presort letters – from 40.4¢ to 43.3¢
Money orders – from $1.30 to $1.45
Return receipt – from $2.85 to $3.05
Certified mail – from $3.60 to $3.75
Forever stamps can be purchased prior to Aug. 29 at 55¢ and used at any time in the future.
