Don’t let a late postmark cost you! 📬
The City of Deer Park wants to ensure your payments and legal documents are always on time. Due to recent USPS processing changes, dropping mail in a blue collection box no longer guarantees a same-day postmark.
Why it matters: Many deadlines (like property taxes and utilities) are based on the postmark date. If your mail sits in a box for a day or two before being scanned, it could be marked late—even if you dropped it off on time.
How to stay safe:
✅ Mail items well in advance of the deadline.
✅ Take your mail inside the Post Office and ask for a hand-stamped postmark.
✅ Drop off payments in person at City Hall when possible.
Stay ahead of the deadline and avoid unnecessary late fees!