Frequently Asked Questions

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Business Cards, Letterhead & Memo Printed Envelopes

Business Card, Letterhead & Memo FAQs


How Do I Order?

Online: Click Here to order via the Electronic Print Order site

By Mail: Fill out a Q.P. Printing Requisition and mail to:
Queen's Printer
P.O. Box 9452 Stn. Prov. Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9V7

By Fax: Fill out a Q.P. Printing Requisition and fax to 250 356-7380
(include legible sample - if photocopying sample card - enlarge sample on photocopier prior to faxing)

Do not send in duplicate orders: i.e. fax in Business Card order and also send same order (hardcopy) by mail.

Please include customer number on requisition.

Please do not send in orders by personal email.

Please do not include different products on the same requisition.
i.e. Letterhead, Memo and Business cards all on one req.
Use a separate requisition for each product.

Ensure spending authority has signed Q.P. printing requisition!

Rush order must be indicated as “RUSH” not A.S.A.P.


What is the minimum order for Business cards, Letterhead and/or Memos?

  • Business Cards - 100
  • Letterhead - 1000
  • Memo - 1000

How much do Business cards cost?

  • 100 Cards = $29.00
  • 250 cards = $33.00
  • 500 cards = $37.00
  • 1000 cards = $45.00

How many Business cards can I put on one Requisition?

Maximum of 10 sets of business cards per requisition provided that all quantities are the same.

  • 10 sets of 100 Business cards per requisition
  • 10 sets of 250 Business Cards per requisition
  • 10 sets of 500 Business Cards per requisition
  • 10 sets of 1000 Business Cards per requisition

Proofs are available on request. Typeset business card proofs are faxed to contact person on requisition with a cover sheet.

Please note: upon requesting a proof sheet for your business card order you may notice that other customer’s cards may be included as well. Please ignore other customer’s cards as you will be charged only for the cards you requested on your requisition. Also, please return the cover sheet for your requested proofs as soon as possible !  Any delay in returning the proof cover sheet will not only hold up your business card order but possibly other customer's orders as well.

For letterhead or memo orders please use one requisition per order.

What is the turnaround time?

  • Business cards - 7 working days
  • Letterhead - 10 working days
  • Memo - 10 working days

What if I really need something quickly?

Be sure that when you send your job that you mark it as a RUSH (not ASAP).

Can I get printing on the back of the Business card?

Government's Visual Identity Program doesn't allow printing on the back of a government business card, (unless approved by Public Affairs Bureau), however foreign language translation is o.k.

Printed Envelope FAQs

Can we change the layout and return address on our envelopes?

No, the Provincial Government's Graphic Standards Program has standardized the formats for all envelopes.

What is the difference between a #9 and a #10 letter envelope?

The #9 is 9 inches long and the #10 is nine and a half inches long.

What is the minimum order for printed envelopes?

1000

How long will it take for me to receive my envelope order?

You will receive it within 10 working days