Registering or renewing an existing Process Acknowledgment Form (PAF) in ConnectRight Mailer

Learn how to register or renew an exisiting process acknowledgment form (PAF) in ConnectRight Mailer.

Products affected: ConnectRight® Mailer

Before you can run the Move Update function on ConnectRight Mailer, you will need to submit a Process Acknowledgement Form (PAF).

The USPS requires a PAF to comply with federal privacy regulations. When the USPS shares NCOALink information, they must be able to track access to that data.

  1. Select MoveID.
    Selecting MoveID in ConnectRight Mailer

  2. The MoveID (NCOALink) window appears with default items selected.
    • Note: The Address Verification Options appear at the top of the page. Verify is performed before MoveID to maximize matching and after MoveID to assign address fields for records that changed.
      Move ID Address verification options in ConnectRight Mailer

  3. Select a radio button for the name matching logic:
    • Standard (Business, Individual, Family). (Recommended)
    • Individual (To limit matches to individuals only).
  4. (Optional) Select the radio buttons for the required classes of mail.
  5. (Optional) Enter your Entry point ZIP Code.
    • Note: The information in the USPS Requested information is not required. The data entered will be used by USPS to compile statistical information.
  6. Select Find PAF.
    • Click Include Expired PAFs to show all PAFs associated with your account.
      Including all PAFs
  7. Select Renew for an existing PAF to start the renewal process.
    Renew a PAF in ConnectRight Mailer
  8. Confirm the information on the PAF form is correct and click Next.
  9. Review the List Owner and Lists information is correct and click Continue.
    • Select Back to edit any incorrect information.
  10. An email will be sent from "PAF Support".
  11. Click the link in the email to electronically sign your PAF.
  12. Go to the signature field at the bottom of the electronic signature form.
  13. Enter the name that appears next to the signature box.
  14. Enter the current date.
  15. Select Confirm Signature.
    Signing your PAF form electronically

UPDATED: March 21, 2025