To address an envelope, follow these steps:
- Write your full name in the top left corner of the envelope.
- Write your street address on the next line. Use two lines if needed.
- Write the city, state, and ZIP code on the line below your street address.
- Write the recipients name in the center of the envelope.
- If the recipient has a legal or professional title, like Mr., Mrs., Dr., or General, make sure to include that too.
- Write the recipients street address on the next line, including the apartment or suite number if applicable.
- Write the city, state, and ZIP code on the same line as the recipients street address.
- If youre sending a letter or package outside the USA, include the country on the same line as the city, state, and ZIP code.
- Write your return address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope.
Remember to use legible handwriting and avoid cursive when writing on an envelope, so the mail carrier can make sure it gets to the right place. Also, avoid using labels, and do not abbreviate the city and state for a formal envelope. Finally, make sure to include a return address.
