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PS Form 4027 Petition for Change in Rural Delivery
What Is PS Form 4027?
PS Form 4027, Petition for Change in Rural Delivery - also known as the USPS Form 4027 - is a form designed by the United States Postal Service (USPS) for providing rural delivery services and is used to declare a petition for route extensions in case of a route adjustment. It was last revised on September 1, 1988 . The form has to be completed by a resident before receiving delivery. Right after the petition is received by a postal office, the location is examined to check if it meets the criteria for delivery.
A newly established route should serve at least one residential or business delivery per mile. On routes of less than 10 miles, an average of six deliveries per mile should be eligible for service. Other conditions such as the volume and type of mail should be considered as well.
There is a number of other conditions: most roads should be public and must be well maintained and passable so that a delivery vehicle can pass through. Rural delivery cannot be provided on roads that are not kept in good condition, are obstructed with gates or cross an unbridged stream.
PS Form 4232, Rural Customer Delivery Instructions is a related form used to record all possible departures from standard procedure.
Where Can I Get Ps Form 4027?
A printable PS Form 4027 can be downloaded below or found on the USPS Forms website. A copy of the form may also be picked up at any post office.
PS Form 4027 Instructions
The Petition for Change in Rural Delivery must be filed with the postmaster of the local post office. The form consists of two pages, the first of which must be completed by the petitioner and the second by the postmaster.
USPS will accept route extensions (i.e. mailing service extensions) only if there is at least one new residence per each mile the carrier has to travel. In general, extensions are not approved by the USPS if the road to be traveled is not maintained in good condition or if it is private.
How to Fill Out PS Form 4027?
Filling out Rural Customer Delivery Instructions starts with the address of the rural location:
- Section 1. Postmaster. Include the city, state and zip code;
- Sections 2 to 4 are self-explanatory;
- Section 5. Office Through Which Service is Now Received. If you are not receiving mail en route, enter your complete mailing address to receive a notification of action taken;
- Section 6. Briefly Describe the Location of the Residences. Self-explanatory. You may attach additional sheets if you require more space.
On the reverse side of the form, the postmaster must provide the following information:
- Section 1. Form 4003. Attach Form 4003 with the proposed change;
- Sections 2 through 5 are self-explanatory;
- Sections 6 through 9 should be answered by "Yes" or "No";
- Section 10. Remarks. Give any necessary details about your previous answers.
If customers are presently served by another post office, the postmaster must obtain the signatures of those who will benefit as a result of this change.
Download PS Form 4027 Petition for Change in Rural Delivery
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