Address Standards for Outgoing Domestic Mail
Last updated
August 13, 2009 1:21:21 PM PDT
Read about U.S. Postal Service (USPS) address standards for outgoing domestic mail.
Address format
The USPS recommends the following address format on all mail to U.S. destinations:
- Name or attention line
- Company
- Suite or apartment number
- Delivery address
- City, state, ZIP code
Sample:
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JANE L MILLER
MILLER ASSOCIATES
STE 2006
1960 W CHELSEA AVE
ALLENTOWN PA 18104
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Additional address guidelines from the USPS:
- Use all capital letters, at least 10-point type, and simple fonts.
- Don't use commas or periods.
- Don't place any information below the city, state, and ZIP code line, including a logo, a slogan, or an attention line.
- Use black ink on white or light paper.
- Don't use reverse type (white printing on a black background).
- Include all important information when using address labels.
- Use address windows with at least 1/8-inch clearance around the address.
- Use one space between city and state, and two spaces between state and ZIP code.
Important: Mail processing machines have trouble reading crooked or slanted information. Be sure your labels are straight.
