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.

Your local Post Office ™ location should be able to address most of your concerns. Often there are identifying marks on an envelope that pinpoint the cause of a delay.

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 …

What are some Examples of How to Format Different Types of Addresses? Examples of different addressing formats.

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 …

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 …

This correction may be run on the reverse side of the envelope (upper right corner). For flats and parcels the correction should be made next to the existing meter stamp.

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 …

This document describes both standardized address formats and content — format describes how the various elements appear on a mailpiece or in an address record, and content describes the …

Items that are handwritten and have no return address, or have one that can't be verified as legitimate. Items containing restrictive endorsements, such as "Personal" or "Confidential".