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 …

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 …

General Delivery is a mail service for those without a permanent address, often used as a temporary mailing address.

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

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

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 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 …

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; …

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.