Addressing an envelope royal mail

To address an envelope for Royal Mail, you'll need to follow these guidelines:

Format:

• Write the recipient's name on the first line
• Write the street address or post office box number on the second line
• Write the town or city on the third line
• Write the county or region on the fourth line (only required for international mail)
• Write the postcode on the fifth line

Example:

Mr. John Smith 123 Main Street London Greater London SW1A 1AA

Additional tips:

• Use the correct title (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.) and surname (if applicable)
• Use the correct street address or post office box number
• Use the correct town or city name (avoid abbreviations)
• Use the correct county or region name (only required for international mail)
• Use the correct postcode ( Royal Mail's postcode finder can help you find the correct postcode)
• Make sure to leave a 5mm gap between each line to ensure the envelope can be easily processed by Royal Mail's automated sorting machines

Special cases:

• If the recipient has a title that is not Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Dr., you can use the title followed by a comma and the surname (e.g., "The Hon. John Smith")
• If the recipient has a professional or academic title, you can use the title followed by a comma and the surname (e.g., "Professor John Smith")
• If the recipient has a post office box number, you can use the format "PO Box [number], [town or city]"

International mail:

• For international mail, you'll need to include the recipient's country name on the fourth line (e.g., "London, United Kingdom")
• You may also need to include additional information, such as a customs form or a commercial invoice, depending on the type of item being sent and its value.

Remember to always check with Royal Mail's website or a local post office for any specific requirements or restrictions on addressing envelopes for international mail.