PS Form 3971

Edition note: the blank on this page is an older edition of PS Form 3971. USPS Postal Bulletin 22577 (2021) states: "Use only the July 2021 edition of PS Form 3971. All previous editions of PS Form 3971 are obsolete." Postal employees obtain the current edition through USPS.

What Is PS Form 3971?

PS Form 3971 is a form that postal clerks fill out to request leave or to notify their supervisor of an absence from work. The form must be completed and given to the supervisor in a timely manner.

What is the PS form 3971 used for?

Form PS 3971 pdf is used to request for or notification of absence such as vacation, sick leave, or family leave. A request or notice of absence is also used to request leave for military duty, jury duty, or other court appearances.

How to Fill Out PS Form 3971?

This form is used to ask for leave or to notify your supervisor of an absence. When you use USPS request for leave or notice of absence, you need to provide the following information:

• Your name
• Your employee identification number
• Type of leave you are requesting
• Vacation dates
• Reason for leave

How to submit PS form 3971?

The supervisor will review the request and determine if the leave can be approved. If so, the supervisor will sign and return the form to the employee.

Who should sign PS form 3971?

After downloading PS Form 3971 and completing it, the employee requesting the leave of absence must sign it. The supervisor must approve or deny the leave request. If the leave is approved, the supervisor signs and dates the form.