USPS shows you how to send a letter or postcard in the U.S., from choosing an envelope, writing the address, buying and applying stamps, and finding a drop-off location.

If you have any trouble with the Customer Onboarding Portal MFA process, please send your USPS.com account username and phone number to the Mailing & Shipping Solutions Center …

Letters, bills, greeting cards, and other documents can be sent in standard white, manila, or recycled paper envelopes. Items needing extra protection can be sent in bubble-lined, padded …

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service Publication 28 - Postal Addressing Standards October 2024 PSN 7610-03-000-3688 Transmittal Letter 1 Introduction 11 …

Automated mail processing machines read addresses on mailpieces from the bottom up and will first look for a city, state, and ZIP Code. Then the machines look for a delivery address. If the …

When preparing cards and letters for mailing, it is important to know the proper way to address them. By following basic guidelines, you can help ensure your card or letter will reach its …

Whether it is mail for holidays or special occasions, or regular letters and packages, these helpful tips may come in handy: Type or neatly write the complete address of the recipient. Use a …

Find examples of how to properly format different types of addresses on USPS.com FAQs.

If you want to send letter-sized correspondence without folding it, you can use a large envelope (called a 'flat"); the postage for international flats starts at $3.15. If your large envelope is …

Step 2: Address the envelope: On the bottom center of the envelope, write the address you want your letter delivered to. Start by writing the recipient's name; on the next line, write their street …