Place the return address in the top-left corner of the envelope or package
Write your full name on the first line
Write your street address on the second line
Write your city, state, and ZIP code on the third line
Use clear, legible handwriting or printed text
Keep the address smaller than the recipient’s address
Leave enough space from the edges of the envelope or label
For packages, place the return address on the same side as the shipping label
For formal letters, include the return address in the letterhead or upper-left margin if needed