Q&A for How to Label an Envelope

It depends on the sticker. If the sticker is a post stamp, it will go in the upper right corner. If the sticker contains your address (return label), it will go in the upper left corner. If the sticker is a seal, or just a kid's sticker, you can place it on the back of the envelop, right over the center of the flap.

Though it is not strictly required, it is recommended that one use a permanent pen or marker. A pencil may be used, but is not recommended as it can become erased, therefore hindering proper delivery of the parcel. When writing with a marker or felt tip pen, prepare the envelope before inserting the letter so the ink does not bleed onto the letter.

Yes. The term "zip code" is mainly used in the USA, while the term "postal code" is commonly used in other countries.

You place it in the same place as the street address. For example: Jane Doe P.O. Box 873 Atlanta, GA 10101

If you have already mailed the envelope, there is nothing you can do; the letter will reach the wrong person. Hopefully, the person will note your return address and send the letter back to you. If you have not yet mailed the letter: take the letter out of the envelope, put it into a new one, and write the correct address on the new envelope.

You could use "To Whom It May Concern."

You only need to use single spacing.

Yes, preferably on the back of the envelope.

It depends on what the name is. If there are two last names, and both are commonly used, try [name1]-[name2]. In any other case you don't have to hyphenate name. First names are almost never hyphenated.

Mailing a letter is a service like any other. Not stamping a envelope will result in it being returned to the sender.

Your street address and mailing address are the same (unless you use a P.O. Box). The street you live on, and the number on your house (plus your condo unit number or apartment number if applicable). Firstname Lastname | 123 Example Street | Unit 1 | Exampletown, Examplestate 12345

You can put your friend's or their guardian's name. The letter should say who it is to clearly though, so if you use the guardian's name, write: To Bob, Care Of (C/O) Bob's Uncle, and the guardian will likely hand it to your friend when they get it because it is addressed to your friend.

Yes, you can.

If you are sending a package, you can address it just as if you were addressing a letter. Your name and address at the top left corner, and the person you're mailing to and their address in the middle center. Put postage in the top right corner.

Simply put "PO Box ___" in place of the street address line.

No, I have received letters where the recipient address was not in the middle. For example, when the address is printed on the letter inside, but is seen through a clear plastic window on the envelope, it may be on the bottom left.

1. Write your message on the left hand side Igbo the card (usually divided with a line/text. 2. Write the sender's address somewhere on the postcard (as there probably won't be space where the recipent's address will go). 3. Put a stamp (1st/2nd class) on the top right of the postcard. 4. Take the post card to a post office or drop it in a postbox.

You should be able to place it on the backside of the envelope. If you are unsure, contact your local post office for more info.

No, it may get lost in transit. If you have more to say, leave a "P.S" on the letter itself.

Yes, you can.

Yes, addind glued labels or stickers instead of writing is totally acceptable.

Yes. Extra writing on an envelope won't matter as long as you don't cover any part of the address or return address.

Yes, I have seen this done and it works, but the letter may take longer to be delivered.

You would need to put the YouTuber's real name on the envelope; other than that, everything's the same.

Yes. That way, if the letter is not able to be delivered, it will make it back to you.

You should write the sender's address in the upper-left corner on the front of the envelope (the side without the flap).

Yes, the apartment/condo/unit number (e.g., "Apt. 103" or "Unit 4") is normally written on a separate line between the street address line and the city/state/zip line.

You can buy stamps at a post office. If you don't know what stamps to buy, just ask. Post office workers are happy to help.

You need to put a separate envelope in the original envelope. The second should be filled out and stamped, ready for return.

Most likely not. The stamp should be affixed to the upper right corner of the envelope. The sender (you) address should be written in the upper left.