Addressing an Envelope

Include your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope or package.  Place the stamp or postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.

Address the envelope parallel to the longest edge of the envelope.

The procedures for addressing your items to mail is as follows:

  • Recipient's name
  • Business's name (if applicable)
  • Street address (with apartment or suite number)
  • City, State and ZIP code (on the same line)*
  • Country*

Include your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope or package.

Place the stamp or postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.

 

Addressing a Package

 

Include your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope or package. Place the stamp or postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.

Address the package on the largest face and parallel to the longest edge of the package. 

Address the item you are shipping as follows:

  • Recipient's name
  • Business's name (if applicable)
  • Street address (with apartment or suite number)
  • City, State and ZIP code (on the same line)*
  • Country*


Include your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope or package.
Place the stamp or postage in the upper right-hand corner of the envelope.