USPS shows you how to send a letter or postcard in the U.S., from choosing an envelope, writing the address, buying and applying stamps, and finding a drop-off location.

Letters, bills, greeting cards, and other documents can be sent in standard white, manila, or recycled paper envelopes. Items needing extra protection can be sent in bubble-lined, padded paper, or …

Find examples of how to properly format different types of addresses on USPS.com FAQs.

Learn how to format and sequence the recipient's address for USPS mail.

Sometimes it's not important that your mailpiece reaches a specific customer, just that it reaches an address. One way to do this is to use a generic title such as "Postal Customer" or "Occupant" or …

Publication 28 - Postal Addressing Standards October 2024 PSN 7610-03-000-3688 Transmittal Letter 1 Introduction 11 Background 12 Overview 13 Address Information Systems Products and Services 2 …

Find guidelines for addressing mailpieces, ensuring proper delivery and compliance with USPS standards.

This addressing format applies to any item you mail. (Shows an example return and mailing address written on a large manila envelope.) Use the same addressing format for the return address. (Shows …

Having the delivery address within the OCR read area gives the Postal Service the best opportunity to read the address and to apply a correct routing barcode to the mailpiece.

Step 2: Address the envelope: On the bottom center of the envelope, write the address you want your letter delivered to. Start by writing the recipient's name; on the next line, write their street address; …