Nevada County California: Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley and Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Armando Salud-Ambriz are reminding residents that postmarks matter for time-sensitive mail, including property tax payments and vote-by-mail ballots.
“It is more important than ever for residents to understand mailing timelines and how the postmark process works, as this knowledge helps prevent missed deadlines and the penalties that can result from late mailing,” Bodley said.
Recent clarification from the U.S. Postal Service explains that most mail now receives a machine-applied postmark when it is processed at a regional facility; not when it is dropped into a local mailbox. As a result, mail sent close to a deadline may not be postmarked on time.
Why Postmarks Matter
- If the second installment of the 2025-2026 property tax payment is not postmarked or received by April 10, 2026, delinquent penalties will apply.
- If a vote-by-mail ballot is not hand-postmarked by Election Day, June 2, 2026, it will not be counted.