How to write care of in mailing address

When writing "Care of" in a mailing address, you typically use the following format:

[Recipient's Name] Care of [Name of Organization or Person] [Street Address or PO Box] [City, State ZIP Code]

Here are some examples:

  1. If you're sending a package to a person who works at a company: John Doe Care of XYZ Corporation 123 Main Street Anytown, CA 12345

  2. If you're sending a package to a person who lives with someone else: Jane Smith Care of Mrs. Johnson 456 Elm Street Othertown, NY 98765

  3. If you're sending a package to a person who is a student at a university: Emily Chen Care of University of California 1234 University Drive Berkeley, CA 94720

  4. If you're sending a package to a person who is a patient at a hospital: Michael Brown Care of Dr. Smith's Office Hospital Name 123 Hospital Drive City, State ZIP Code

  5. If you're sending a package to a person who is a resident at a nursing home: Sarah Lee Care of Oakwood Nursing Home 456 Oakwood Drive Springfield, IL 62701

When writing "Care of" in a mailing address, make sure to:

It's also a good idea to check with the recipient or the organization they are affiliated with to confirm the correct mailing address and any specific delivery instructions.