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Payment

We require prepayment on all orders. Please make checks payable to UC Regents. We accept checks and all major credit cards. We require the following information to process credit card orders:

  • Quantity and title of publication requested
  • Type of card — Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover
  • Name as it appears on your credit card
  • Credit card number and expiration date
  • Billing address and telephone number
  • Shipping address
  • Sales tax: California residents please add appropriate sales tax

Shipping and Handling

For 4th Class, $7 for the first book and $1 for each additional book. Allow four weeks for delivery.

For additional services (UPS, Next Day, 2nd Day, etc.) or international shipping rates, please email igs@berkeley.edu for exact charges.

Booksellers and Wholesalers

We offer a 20% discount for bookstores, wholesalers, and bulk purchases. All orders go UPS Ground; please call for shipping information. We will calculate shipping costs and send you a prepayment invoice. We can ship using your collect UPS or FedEx account number.

Return Policy

We maintain a no-returns policy. The only exception is if a title is sent to you by mistake, or if your order is damaged. In these cases, we will send a replacement copy or credit your account. Returns for damaged books must be made within 30 days of purchase.

Review and Desk / Examination Copies

If you would like to review a Berkeley Public Policy Press title for a journal or publication, please submit a request on journal or company letterhead stating the title you are requesting. If you are working under a deadline, please include that information as well.

Mail your request to: 

Berkeley Public Policy Press
University of California, Berkeley
109 Philosophy Hall #2370
Berkeley, CA 94720-2370

Review copies are sent 4th Class, please allow 2-3 weeks.

Mail all orders to:

University of California, Berkeley
Institute of Governmental Studies
109 Philosophy Hall, #2370
Berkeley, CA 94720-2370