Write the sender’s address in the top-left corner:
Name
Street address
Apartment/Suite (if any)
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal code
Country (if needed)
Write the recipient’s address in the center of the envelope:
Name
Street address
Apartment/Suite (if any)
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal code
Country (if needed)
Place the return address (sender) in the top-left:
Example format:
John A. Smith
123 Main St Apt 4B
Springfield, IL 62704
USA
Place the delivery address (recipient) in the center:
Example format:
Mary L. Johnson
456 Oak Ave
Apt 12
Springfield, IL 62704
USA
Add postage in the top-right corner (front of envelope).
If using a window envelope, keep the recipient’s address aligned with the window:
Ensure the recipient’s name and address match the window’s visible area.