Address documents sending mail format
Here is a general format for addressing documents for sending via mail:
Recipient's Name Street Address Apt/Unit # (if applicable) City, State ZIP Code
Example:
John Doe 123 Main Street Apt 101 Anytown, CA 12345
Additional Tips:
- Use the recipient's name as it appears on the document or as you have been instructed to use it.
- Use the correct street address, including any apartment or unit number if applicable.
- Use the correct city, state, and ZIP code.
- Make sure to use the correct format for the state abbreviation (e.g. CA for California, NY for New York, etc.).
- If the recipient has a PO box, use the PO box number instead of the street address.
- If the recipient has a rural route or a box number, use the format "Rural Route #X" or "Box #X" respectively.
Special Cases:
- For international mail, use the recipient's name, street address, city, and postal code, as well as the country name.
- For mail to a business, use the business name, street address, city, and state ZIP code.
- For mail to a government agency, use the agency name, street address, city, and state ZIP code.
Example of an international address:
John Doe 123 Rue de la Paix 75002 Paris, France
Example of a business address:
Acme Inc. 456 Industrial Drive Anytown, CA 12345
Example of a government agency address:
Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20535-0001