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Address Standards for Outgoing Domestic Mail

Summary: Read about U.S. Postal Service (USPS) address standards for outgoing domestic mail.

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:

JANE L MILLER
MILLER ASSOCIATES
STE 2006
1960 W CHELSEA AVE
ALLENTOWN PA 18104

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.

Questions? Contact Jorge Espinoza, (858) 534-1164.