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Destination Address
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090508191430im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) | We recommend that you print your delivery addresses in all uppercase letters. If possible, addresses should have no more than five lines.
The full address should be typed or legibly written in English—using Roman letters and Arabic numerals—and should be placed lengthwise on one side of the item. An address in a foreign language is permitted if the names of the city, province, and country are also indicated in English. Global Express Guaranteed destination addresses must be written completely in English.
The last line of the address block area must include only the complete country name (no abbreviations) written in uppercase letters.
Foreign postal codes, if used, should be placed on the line above the destination country. The following shows the order of information for the destination address:
LINE 1: NAME OF ADDRESSEE LINE 2: STREET ADDRESS OR POST OFFICE BOX NUMBER LINE 3: CITY OR TOWN NAME, OTHER PRINCIPAL SUBDIVISION (such as PROVINCE, STATE, or COUNTY) AND POSTAL CODE (IF KNOWN) (Note: in some countries, the postal code may precede the city or town name) LINE 4: COUNTRY NAME (UPPERCASE LETTERS IN ENGLISH) The following are examples of properly formatted delivery addresses: MS JOYCE BROWNING 2045 ROYAL ROAD LONDON WIP 6HQ ENGLAND
MS JOYCE BROWNING 2045 ROYAL ROAD 06570 ST PAUL FRANCE
The following format should always be used for destination addresses to Canada: MS HELEN SAUNDERS 1010 CLEAR STREET OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1 CANADA
As a precaution, senders should place a card showing the names and addresses of the sender and addressee inside parcels. Items sent to general delivery must show the addressee's name and the endorsement "Poste Restante," which is the French term for "general delivery."
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Sender’s Return Address
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![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20090508191430im_/https://www.usps.com/common/images/spacer.gif) | A return address showing the sender's complete name (no first name initials unless trademarked)and address is required. Your name and address, including ZIP Code™ and country of origin, should be shown in the upper left corner of the address side on all mail. This ensures that an undeliverable item can be returned, if appropriate.
Additional information about addressing mail is available in the online International Mail Manual.
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