How to write mailing address on letter
A mailing address on a letter typically includes the following information:
- Recipient's name
- Street address or post office box number
- Apartment or suite number (if applicable)
- City
- State or province (if not in the United States)
- ZIP code or postal code
- Country (if not in 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 ZIP 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 post office box, use "PO Box" followed by the box number.
- Include the apartment or suite number if the recipient has a specific unit.
- Use the correct city and state or province. If the recipient is in a foreign country, use the country name.
- Use the correct ZIP code or postal code. If the recipient is in a foreign country, use the country's postal code system.
- Make sure to double-check the spelling and accuracy of the mailing address.
Here are some examples of different types of mailing addresses:
- United States:
- John Smith 123 Main Street Apt 101 Anytown, CA 12345
- Canada:
- John Smith 123 Main Street Apt 101 Toronto, ON M5V 2L1
- United Kingdom:
- John Smith 123 Main Street London, SW1A 1AA
- Australia:
- John Smith 123 Main Street Sydney, NSW 2000
Remember to always check with the recipient or a reliable source to ensure the accuracy of the mailing address before sending a letter.