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Sending a letter or package to someone who lives in an apartment? If so, you’re probably wondering how to write out an apartment address. Don’t worry—it’s super easy! Follow the steps below to learn what to include in an apartment address and which line to put the apartment number on.
How to Address an Envelope with an Apartment Number
Write an apartment address like this:
Daniel Martin200 Benjamin Franklin St Apt 45
Philadelphia, PA 12345
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Community Q&A
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QuestionWhere do I add the floor number?Janice TiepermanCommunity AnswerThe floor number goes after the base address of the apartment complex, like 10 Main Street FL 3 RM 9.
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QuestionMy understanding about addresses is that you start at the bottom & go up getting more specific. Is this not correct?Janice TiepermanCommunity AnswerYou're correct—that's the order in which American mail machines process/read through addresses on letters and packages. These machines start on the bottom, most general line (city/state/zip) before working their way up to the specific address, apartment number, and recipient name.
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QuestionI have to ship a small bubble mailer with pre-made lines. Is it ok if the bottom line is empty?Janice TiepermanCommunity AnswerWhat matters most is that you have all of the recipient's information included on the label (like their name, address, apartment number, city, state, and zip code). As long as all of that information is included, you should be fine!
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Tips
- If the letter or package is going to someone other than the recipient, include “Care Of” (abbreviated ℅) with the receiver’s name on the second line (e.g., ℅ Trevor Frye), with the rest of the address going beneath. [12] X Research sourceThanks
- Proofread your address at least twice before sending it in the mail.Thanks
- Phone numbers, email addresses, and other personal information beyond the recipient's full name are not included in the mailing address.Thanks
Warnings
- Do not write any part of your address in cursive. Cursive can be hard-to-read, and using it to write your address increases the likelihood of it getting lost.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/businessmail101?ViewName=DeliveryAddress
- ↑ https://faq.usps.com/s/article/International-addressing-requirements
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/businessmail101?ViewName=DeliveryAddress
- ↑ https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/USPS%20Street%20Abbreviations%20Job%20Aid.pdf
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/text/pub28/28c2_003.htm
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/text/pub28/28c2_003.htm
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/businessmail101?ViewName=DeliveryAddress
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/businessmail101?ViewName=DeliveryAddress
- ↑ https://pe.usps.com/businessmail101?ViewName=DeliveryAddress
About This Article
To write an apartment address, start by writing the recipient's full name on the center of the envelope or label you're using. Then, write their apartment street address on the line underneath, beginning with the building’s name, then the street name and apartment number. For example, you would write something like “Gaslight Square 506 Main Street Unit 204.” For the third line, write the city, state, and zip code. To learn how to include an “in care of” label when sending mail to the apartment staff, keep reading!
