South Africa - Obtain Franking Machine License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Obtain Franking Machine License, the applicant has to approach the Post Office South Africa Link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. If required, the officer will come for a site inspection to check the machine.
13. Once the process gets completed, the applicant will get the license from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Completed form
• Proof of identity such as a passport, driver’s license
• Certified South African address proof copy
• Fee receipt

Office Locations & Contacts

Post Office South Africa
NPC Building,
South African Post Office,
c/o Jeff Masemola and Sophie de Bruyn Strs,
Pretoria 0001
Contact link link
Regional Office link

Eligibility

• Any person who is using franking machines is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The machine license is validity for one year.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• City
• Zip code
• Email id
• Mailing address
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A franking machine prints a Mailmark-compliant indicia that includes a unique 2-D barcode onto a letter or parcel, instead of using a stamp.
• Anyone using a franking machine must have a license, and the applicant needs to be registered as a limited company to get hold of one in the first place.

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