How to write a letter mailing address
A letter mailing address typically includes the following components:
- Recipient's name
- Street address or post office box number
- Apartment or suite number (if applicable)
- City
- State or province (if not included in the city name)
- Postal code or zip code
- Country (if not the United States)
Here's an example of a complete mailing address:
[Recipient's Name] [Street Address or PO Box Number] [Apartment or Suite Number (if applicable)] [City, State/Province Postal Code] [Country]
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- Use the correct title (Mr., Ms., Mrs., Dr., etc.) and last name for the recipient.
- Use the correct street address or PO box number. If the recipient has a PO box, use "PO Box" followed by the box number.
- Include the apartment or suite number if applicable.
- Use the correct city and state/province. If the city and state/province are not separated by a comma, use a comma to separate them.
- Use the correct postal code or zip code. If the postal code or zip code is not included in the city name, use a space to separate it from the city.
- Include the country if the recipient is located outside the United States.
Here are some examples of mailing addresses:
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John Smith 123 Main Street Anytown, CA 12345 USA
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Jane Doe PO Box 123 Anytown, NY 10001 USA
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Dr. John Smith 456 Elm Street, Suite 101 Anytown, BC V6A 1A1 Canada
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Mr. John Smith 123 Main Street London, WC2N 1AA United Kingdom
Remember to double-check the mailing address for accuracy before sending the letter.