A. myPAF will allow you to create a PAF form online by clicking Create New PAF. See the Create PAF tutorial video for more information.

A. Master user can create Licensees by clicking Settings > PAF Controls > Manage Licensees. This information is saved in a list and is available when creating PAF forms online. See the Add Licensee tutorial video for more information.

A. Master user can change the look and feel of the website. To change the logo, color of the website, and the text color select Settings > Branding. See the Branding tutorial video for more information.

A. Master or an Administrator can create a new user by clicking Setting > Manage Account > User Accounts. See the Create new user tutorial video for more information.

A. Any registered user can add a Broker or List Administrator by Creating a new PAF. See the Create PAF tutorial video.

A. To find a PAF form click Manage PAFs > Filter PAFs, here the user can search by first name, last name, or PAF Form ID. See the Filter PAFs tutorial video for more information.

A. The import feature will be offered in coming releases. However at this time, it is not offered.

A. To print or e-mail a PAF form click Manage PAFs > View All PAFs. Select the PAF form to print or e-mail. Select PDF/Print or Email from the View/Export dropdown menu. The file will open as a PDF and from the PDF the user can print or -email the file. See the Print PAFs tutorial video for more information. See the Print PAFs tutorial video for more information.

A. Yes, in this case, the Licensee will sign both the middle and bottom sections of the PAF.

A. Yes, Licensees can Broker to other Licensees (commonly LSP to FSP), but a Licensee cannot Broker a list to themselves.

A. Yes, there can be multiple Brokers for one list. All Brokers in the chain must sign the PAF.

A. The following people must sign the PAF:
The custodian of the list often the List Owner
The Licensee

The following people only sign the PAF when applicable:
All Brokers
The List Administrator

A. The initial third party in the chain will sign the original PAF as the Broker.
Then the next third party will attach a second PAF (or just the bottom third of the page) write in the List Owners name and fill in the address area with SEE ATTACHED and complete the bottom section. The List Owner does not sign the additional form.
Then the final Broker submits all PAFs to the Licensee.
The Licensee signs the original PAF and files all copies of the PAF together.

A. The initial third party in the chain will sign the original PAF as the Broker.
Then the next third party will attach a second PAF (or just the bottom third of the page) write in the List Owners name and fill in the address area with SEE ATTACHED and complete the bottom section. The List Owner does not sign the additional form.
Then the final Broker submits all PAFs to the Licensee.
The Licensee signs the original PAF and files all copies of the PAF together.

A. No, per the NCOA^Link® Full and Limited Service Provider Licensee Performance Requirements (Section 9.3.1 and Section 8.3.1). This section states that under no circumstances shall a third party Broker, Agent, or List Administrator be considered the mailing list owner nor have the authority to sign on behalf of the Mailing List owner.

A. Yes, if the List Custodian is not the same.
No, if the List Custodian is the same.

A. Yes, if the List Custodian is the same for all lists.

A. Yes, if the List Custodian is the same for all lists.

A. Multiple list IDs are assigned to on PAF by noting the PAF ID on the Front of the PAF as multiple, then listing the individual PAF IDs on the back of the PAF with the corresponding list name.

A. Yes, with prior approval from the USPS.

A. To comply with provisions of the PRIVACY ACT of 1974. Specifically, data within the NCOA^Link® Database is protected under this law. As custodians of the data the Postal Service is required to maintain an accurate accounting of all disclosures of this data. So, data for any company/person who is handling a mailing list between the Licensee and List Owner must be provided to the USPS to comply with this law. Failure to capture all data can result in the Termination of your license.

A. Ask the customer questions to determine if they are a Broker. It is your responsibility to know all your customers.

A. Suspension to possible termination.

A. As defined in Section 1 of the license agreement, a list, system, group or other collection of at least 100 unique names and addresses for addressing deliverables for delivery by the United States Postal Service.

A table within a database

A list that is maintained separately from all other lists within a company

A unique list does not mean that a separate ID must be assigned every time a company submits a file. Each List should have a separate ID and should be handled accordingly.

A. No, all processing inquiries require at least 100 unique names and addresses.

A. Yes, but not for the same PAF.

A. No, there is only one List Owner.

A. These entities cannot be the same on a single PAF.

A. This is the ONLY exception to the TIN rule; in this case collect the last 4 digits of customers SSN

The Tax Identification Number (TIN) has been removed from the PAF and is no longer required.

A. The combined PAF can be used for this customer only if:
There are no other third parties (brokers or list administrators) involved.
The file will always be submitted to the same FSP listed on the PAF.
The combined PAF cannot be used if:
There are multiple third parties involved.
The file will be going to different FSP Licensees.
Customer can sign a new PAF for the other FSP.
Customer can sign a new Combined PAF.

A. The scope of this PAF is to allow Full Service Provider Licensees the option provide list processing services to companies whose primary business is to prepare mail pieces to be deposited in the mail stream. This PAF is very restrictive in how the data is allowed to be used and does not allow for any information to be returned to the customer.

A. No, the purpose of this PAF is for Full Service Provider processing only.

A. Yes.

A. Yes, however the following requirements apply:
Populate positions 1423-1452 in the Monthly Customer Service Log with the name of the entity (company name) for whom the processing completed.
The Licensee should only provide the processing summary report and other statistical information to that entity.