USPS shows you how to send a letter or postcard in the U.S., from choosing an envelope, writing the address, buying and applying stamps, and finding a drop-off location.

Letters, bills, greeting cards, and other documents can be sent in standard white, manila, or recycled paper envelopes. Items needing extra protection can be sent in bubble-lined, padded paper, or …

Mail service alerts and updates are provided on USPS.com® to inform the public and the mailing industry when service is suspended or embargoed at Post Office™ facilities for any reason, including …

Except for mail prepared with detached address labels (DALs) under 602.4.0, the piece must have the address of the intended recipient, visible and legible, only on the side of the piece bearing postage.

Almost 25% of all mailpieces have something wrong with the address -- for instance, a missing apartment number or a wrong ZIP Code. Can some of those mailpieces get delivered, in spite of the …

Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service Publication 28 - Postal Addressing Standards October 2024 PSN 7610-03-000-3688 Transmittal Letter 1 Introduction 11 Background 12 Overview …

The address, return address and postage should all be on the same side of the package. (If it's improperly addressed, it might get returned to you). Return Address Print or type your address in the …

Find tips for addressing mail properly to ensure timely and accurate delivery by USPS.

Write a personalized response to the child’s letter and sign it “From Santa.” Insert both letters into an envelope, and address it to the child. Ensure a First-Class Mail stamp is affixed to the envelope.

Letter carriers can pick up mail as they make their deliveries if the flag is up. However, carriers are not required to check mailboxes for outgoing mail that do not have flags up if they do not have deliveries …