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.

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 …

First, please check the delivery standard for the mail class of your domestic item. You can find the mail class by entering the USPS® Tracking number and looking up "Product Information." …

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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 …

Envelopes: Write your address (the "return" or "sender" address) in the top left corner (and put "USA" on the last line). Write the delivery address in the center (near the bottom). Put the …

1 Letter-size Basics 1-1 Types of Letter-size Mail 1-2 Physical Standards for Letters 1-3 Address Placement for Letters 2 Machinable and Automation Letters and Cards 2-1 Physical Standards …

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 …

The following chart outlines the delivery standards for various mail classes and indicates how long you should wait before you contact customer assistance with a concern.