how to address an envelope
1. Place Envelope so that the envelope flap is face down. The envelope should be situated long ways left to right (not top to bottom).
2. Write the return address (this indicates where the envelope is coming from)
Return Address (top left corner of envelope):
Mailing Address (center of the envelope):
2. Write the return address (this indicates where the envelope is coming from)
Return Address (top left corner of envelope):
- Line 1: State the sender's full name and title (Ms., Mrs., Mr., Dr., etc.)
- Example: "Ms. Jane Smith" or "Jane Smith"
- Line 2: Street Address
- Example: "2102 Randall Drive"
- Line 3: City, State Zip Code (also known as postal code)
- Example: "Honolulu, Hawaii 96815"
Mailing Address (center of the envelope):
- Line 1: State the recipient's full name and title
- Line 2: Recipient's street address
- Line 3: City, State Zip Code (also known as postal code)
- Tip: One stamp is good enough for a letter that does not exceed one ounce in weight. More stamps are required if the letter exceeds the one ounce standard. It may be helpful to get it weighed at your local post office if you are unsure.