How to adress the authority on top of a mail

When addressing the authority on top of a mail, you typically use a formal title and last name, followed by the title of the position or office. Here are some examples:

1. For a government official:
   • The Honorable [Last Name], [Title] (e.g. The Honorable John Smith, Governor)
   • [Last Name], [Title] (e.g. Smith, Mayor)
2. For a corporate executive:
   • [Last Name], [Title] (e.g. Johnson, CEO)
   • [Last Name], [Position] (e.g. Smith, President and CEO)
3. For a military officer:
   • General [Last Name] (e.g. General John Smith)
   • Admiral [Last Name] (e.g. Admiral Michael Smith)
4. For a judge:
   • The Honorable [Last Name], Judge (e.g. The Honorable Jane Smith, Judge)
   • [Last Name], Judge (e.g. Smith, Judge)
5. For a member of parliament or congress:
   • The Honorable [Last Name], Member of Parliament/Congress (e.g. The Honorable John Smith, Member of Parliament)
   • [Last Name], Member of Parliament/Congress (e.g. Smith, Member of Congress)

Some general guidelines to keep in mind:

• Use formal titles such as "The Honorable" or "Mr./Ms./Mrs./Dr." before the last name.
• Use the title of the position or office, such as "Governor" or "CEO".
• Use the full last name, unless you have a specific reason to use a nickname or initials.
• Avoid using first names or nicknames, unless you have a personal relationship with the individual.
• Proofread your address carefully to ensure accuracy and professionalism.

Here's an example of a properly addressed mail:

[Formal title] [Last Name] [Title] [Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date]

Example:

The Honorable John Smith Governor State Capitol Building 123 Main Street Anytown, CA 12345 February 10, 2023